Left Field Labs is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems that power critical applications, meeting business requirements and user needs.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python with a deep understanding of its ecosystem, including frameworks like Django or Flask.
- Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs.
- Proficiency with HTML, CSS and Javascript/Typescript
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Wagtail CMS, including developing custom features, integrating with other systems, and optimizing performance
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Python.
- Design and implement databases using both SQL and NoSQL architecture
- Setup CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions and Google Cloud Build
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across various backend systems and services.
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from conception to deployment.
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
