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Senior Backend Engineer

Austin, TXOnsite4+ YOE
Summary

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.

About the role

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)
Skills
PythonFlaskFastAPIDjangoRESTful APIsRelational DatabasesDockerAWSGitCI/CDDatadogNew Relic