# Senior Backend Engineer

**Company:** [Closinglock](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/closinglock)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Python, Flask, FastAPI, Django, REST APIs, Relational Databases, Docker, AWS, Git, CI/CD, Datadog, New Relic
**Posted:** 2024-12-04

> Senior Backend Engineer designs, develops, and maintains scalable web applications using Python frameworks like Flask, FastAPI, or Django. Requires 4+ years experience with RESTful APIs, relational databases, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

## Job Description

## 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)

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