Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Gather and address technical and design requirements, liaise with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Perform UI tests to optimize performance
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
• Taking the lead on projects, as needed.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development. Experience working in a high-growth startup is a bonus
• Proficiency in Django, Python, and In-depth knowledge of databases and data modelling.
• Proactively reach out to reporting managers and take initiative with implementing new features and solving issues.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and a keen eye for details
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and rapid changes in design/technology.
• Efficient communication and leadership skills and willingness to work in a team. Must be able to inspire and mentor other developers in the team.
• Above all willingness to continuously learn and keep improving.