Python Developer

Pepperdeck; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in San Jose is seeking engineers who are passionate about quality and building user-friendly technology. Candidates will work across the entire application stack and must have extensive experience in developing Python-based web apps, particularly with Django and PostgreSQL. This role offers a vibrant startup culture where responsibilities evolve rapidly as the company expands, providing opportunities for leadership in an energetic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building Python-based web applications.
• Familiarity with Django and PostgreSQL is crucial.
• Ability to write readable and well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Work across the entire application stack at the San Jose offices.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing work routine in a startup environment.
• Take on leadership roles as the company expands.

Skills

Python-based web apps

Django

PostgreSQL

API integration

Readability in code

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Engineers who care deeply about quality and aim to build technology that people will love to use. You will get to work across the entire Pepperdeck application stack at our San Jose offices.

Staying in tune with the startup culture, there is never a standard day. Yourwork routine will change rapidly as we grow. Expect an all-hands-on-deck experience and an opportunity to take on leadership roles as we expand.

Requirements

• Extensive experience building Python-based web apps.
• Very familiar with Django and PostgreSQL.
• Able to write readable and well-documented code.
• Work with several APIs including Stripe and Twilio.
• Computer Science degree or equivalent work experience.

Bonus

• Familiar with configuring and securing an Ubuntu server.
• Can scale apps with caching, load balancers, and CDNs.
• Dealing with several DNS mapping challenges.
• Some history of entrepreneurial exploration.