Software Engineer

Summary

Join Yext, a leading digital presence platform, and become a Software Engineer on the Hearsay Telecom team. You will contribute to the development of Relate’s voice and telephony stack, working with Python, Django, and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain applications, ensuring smooth functionality and scalability. Troubleshoot complex issues, optimize applications, and contribute to architectural decisions. Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on a growing team.

Requirements

• 2+ years proven experience as a Software Developer, with strong experience in SAAS and building enterprise systems that scale
• Proficiency in Python, Django, and AWS, or similar technologies, for backend development
• Experience with relational databases, including schema design, query tuning, and data migrations
• A passion for clean code, thoughtful architecture, and delivering outstanding user experiences
• High engagement and proactively seek solutions and drive Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to handle ambiguous challenges
• Enthusiasm for your work and the team’s mission. A true team player that is present and involved, ready to support others and contribute to shared goals. Embraces collaboration, sharing ideas and feedback openly

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Python and Django, and other web related technologies
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in a continuous release cadence
• Write clean, modular, and testable code with a focus on maintainability
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in backend systems, debug and optimize applications to ensure smooth functionality, exceptional reliability, and user satisfaction
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Contribute to architectural decisions, participate in code reviews
• Work in critical codebases, both in a legacy monoservice and newer microservices, and become a domain expert
• Mentor junior engineers in projects, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Attend team and company meetings and huddles
• Maximize the value delivered by driving best practices across our technology and team processes

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with telephony systems, Twilio APIs, and broadband integrations