Senior Backend Engineer

Job Requirements

• Must be dedicated, passionate, and hard-working, and excited to work in an energetic environment.
• Must be able to work with a team and collaborate effectively.
• Creative and efficient problem solver.

Technical Preferences

• 4+ years of experience with Python or other object oriented programming languages.
• Strong experience in developing services using frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Experience with relational databases, including schema design, query optimization, and ORMs/integration with Python applications.
• Solid working experience building RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with software testing, TDD, and unit testing.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Active experience integrating custom code with 3rd party APIs.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Git, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working in the AWS ecosystem.
• Familiarity with application monitoring and reporting software such as Datadog and New Relic.

What You Will Do

• Work with small teams - onboard your first week, ship changes during your second.
• Actively participate in the design, development, and maintenance of Closinglock web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment.
• Consult on efforts regarding feature requests, feedback, and future product development for the business.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Fully-subsidized downtown parking
• Weekly lunch stipend
• Full access to onsite gym and locker rooms
• Monthly team get-togethers (Lunches, social events, sports outings, etc)