Senior Python Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer to join Xmartlabs, a boutique Product Development Studio with offices in San Francisco and Montevideo.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of strong experience in Python development.
  • Proven experience in architecting and building high-performance web applications.
  • Experience in building and maintaining customer-facing APIs.
  • Proficiency with frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  • Solid understanding of databases and ORM concepts, preferably with PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Practical experience with containerized software using Docker.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud services.
• Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of web development principles, including RESTful APIs, authentication, and security.
  • Proficient in using Git for version control, unit testing, and Continuous Integration (CI).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with a frontend web framework like React.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new features with a comprehensive understanding of the web development life cycle.
• Continuously make changes and ship code to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application bottlenecks and bugs.
• Maintain and improve the existing codebase.
• Write unit tests for new and existing features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and useful.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering.

Time Shift: Full time.

Location: Remote