Senior Python Developer

(Remote)

Divelement is a strategic technical partner to clients. We collaborate with like-minded organizations to build and develop technologies, bringing vision to reality. The Backend Developer is a critical addition to Divelement’s mighty team. Not only will this Backend Developer be adept in various coding languages but they will provide guidance and expertise to a cross-functional development pod. They will take our Delivery Team to new heights by contributing to coding best practices, igniting a passion for self-accountability, and maintaining Divelement’s status as one of the best places to work.

WHO YOU ARE

You enjoy working with smaller team sizes, thrive with much autonomy, and don’t mind some ambiguity.

You value an agile & iterative culture where feedback is given quickly and constructively, collaboration is as easy as breathing, iterations are done swiftly and integrations are continuous.

You are self-motivated, independent, and are a Developer at heart. You take general direction well and can fill in the gaps. Being biased towards action is hardcoded into your problem-solving techniques and you always have your eye on keeping the team moving forward. You know how to find solutions and raise your hand when you need help. You get fulfillment from providing a WOW experience to clients.

HOW WE WORK

We are a collaborative and cross-functional team built on the values of a community and driven by accountability, communication, and creative thinking. We believe in short incremental development cycles so we expect our developers to commit code daily at a minimum. We expect our contributors to work autonomously and with an ability to identify, communicate, and solve problems swiftly.

Tasks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement backend solutions.

• Write efficient, reusable, and maintainable code in Python.

• Utilize Django and Django Rest Framework to build robust and scalable APIs.

• Oversee the management of containerized applications via Docker, facilitating smooth deployment and scalability across diverse environments.

• Design and sustain a secure, resilient AWS cloud infrastructure, utilizing an array of services to support our infrastructure needs effectively.

• Ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of backend systems.

• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting.

• Work closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Requirements

Technical

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer.

• +5 years of wxperience in Python and experience with Django and Django Rest Framework.

• Knowledge of containerization with Docker.

• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, ELB, S3, Cloudfront, Cloudwatch, IAM, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, ACM, WAF, and RDS.

• Familiarity with database systems such as PostgreSQL.

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.

Soft Skills

• Must embody Integrity, Ownership, and Accountability

• Strong time-management and organizational abilities

• Strong coding skills

• Ability to delegate

• Analytical thinking

• Forward-thinking and innovative problem-solving

• Excellent verbal communication in English

• Positive motivational, and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field or experience

Benefits

TOTAL COMPENSATION

We base our compensation on the following factors: location, experience, exposure, & skills. Divelement offers a remote-first work environment where autonomy and accountability go hand-in-hand. In addition to our compensation and work environment, we offer PTO, Holidays, and Medical benefits.