Python Developer

Company Background

The customer is well known among small business owners as a reliable and respectable lender. Through its direct lending and marketplace partnerships, the client provides small businesses with the financing they need when they need it. It saves time and money to apply to different lenders with one application. In their view, business owners should be able to focus on running their businesses while financing is handled.

Project Description

You will play a pivotal role in driving impactful solutions for intricate business challenges within a dynamic and high-energy delivery setting. You will be spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at optimizing our operational workflows and bolstering overall efficiency. Operating within an Agile development team, you will not only engage closely with fellow developers but also interact with key business stakeholders. Your expertise will extend beyond coding, as you will actively contribute to cross-team collaboration efforts, influencing the broader success of our projects.

Technologies

• Python
• REST & event based services
• AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS
• SaaS/Cloud
• RDS
• Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs)

What You'll Do

• Participate in technical design sessions to identify/document technical solutions;
• Develop microservices with AWS serverless architecture;
• Function as a trusted advisor with a consultative mindset in interactions with stakeholders;
• Help build and maintain a best-in-class team culture through partnership, open dialogue, and transparent feedback;
• Drive continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the systems while keeping a high bar for customer trust, performance, and availability;
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers on the team;
• Support legacy code as needed while building out the future state systems and solutions;

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience;
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on development experience using Python;
• Experience with designing & implementing both REST & event-based services using AWS tool suite;
• Experience implementing and supporting SaaS/Cloud software solutions including developing/supporting functionality to integrate with internal systems;
• Experience developing with AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS;
• Experience working with both non-relational and multiple relational database platforms (RDS);
• Experience with developing and deploying APIs;
• Experience building infrastructure with Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs);
• Proven history of working in Agile development environment;
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
• A creative and analytical problem solver focused on translating complex business problems into architecturally sound technical solutions;
• Knowledge of English - from Upper-Intermediate (written/spoken);

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lending or financial services domains;
• AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Certification;
• Experience with SCRUM, SAFE, and Test-Driven Development;
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to understand requirements, discuss software product features, technical designs and product strategy;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Internal startup incubator;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.