Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

As the Senior Software Developer, you will serve as a key technical leader within the development team, responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires deep expertise in Python, Django, React, and modern development practices, including the use of AI-assisted coding tools. The Senior Software Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative applications, while also mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior developers.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications using Python, Django, and React. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following established best practices and coding standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Python/Django back-end development and React front-end development. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate effectively with business stakeholders to understand requirements, explain technical concepts in business terms, and provide realistic assessments of technical feasibility, timelines, and trade-offs.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack. Debug and optimize existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Leverage AI coding tools and technologies to enhance productivity, code quality, and development workflows. Stay current with emerging AI development tools and best practices.
• Collaborate with architects and senior team members to design technical solutions. Contribute to architecture discussions and provide input on technical specifications for both application and infrastructure layers.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to automated testing efforts. Manage code repositories and workflows using GitHub.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, write efficient queries, and ensure data integrity and security.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver features and resolve technical challenges. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and team planning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in Python, React, AI development tools, and related ecosystems. Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to technical documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and code comments.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field a plus
• 4+ years of software development experience
• 2+ years of experience with Python and modern web frameworks
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with React and front-end development
• Demonstrated experience working on and delivering complex software projects
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, EKS) and GraphQL
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Administrator)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (pytest, Jest, React Testing Library)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, TypeScript, HTMX, AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, Cloud Watch, IAM), integrating AI/ML models or APIs into applications, serverless architecture and micro services patterns
• Excellent communication; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong ability to understand and convert business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently; detail-oriented.
• A mentor for junior developers.
• Strong cross-team collaboration skills.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and Django; strong with React.js/ES6+.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL (design, optimization).
• Experienced with Git/GitHub workflows (PRs, code reviews), RESTful API design.
• Familiar with AI coding tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Knowledge of front-end build tools (npm, Webpack).
• Understanding of web security and auth/auth mechanisms.
• Strong debugging skills.