Python Engineer

ScaleReal; United States; Remote; USD 9,600 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Flexible hours

Job summary

ScaleReal is seeking a Python developer to build and improve scalable services. You’ll emphasize clean, testable code and collaborate with product and design teams in a remote-first setup based in India.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of Python experience, familiarity with Django/Flask/Tornado, REST/gRPC/GraphQL, and modern CI/CD practices. The role offers flexible hours and a focus on engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and knowledge of a web framework (Django, Flask, or Tornado).
• Understanding of Python concurrency and parallelism with practical solutions.
• Familiarity with server-side templating and event-driven programming.
• Knowledge of REST, gRPC, or GraphQL APIs.
• Ability to design DB schemas with strong unit testing, TDD, and debugging.
• Proficiency with Git workflows and Docker; basic CI/CD and cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop reusable Python applications and services using appropriate web frameworks.
• Design scalable systems to support growth and evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with developers, UX designers, business analysts, and systems analysts.
• Participate in stand-ups, iteration planning, and retrospectives.
• Test, debug, and maintain code within a disciplined development workflow.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

Tornado

REST APIs

gRPC

GraphQL

Concurrency

Testing

Git workflows

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud deployment

Job description

Role overview

Build and improve Python software, with an emphasis on clean, testable code and systems designed to scale. You’ll break down complex problems, collaborate with product and design counterparts, and take part in regular planning and team routines. The role is listed as full-time and remote in India, with 3–5 years of experience indicated.

Responsibilities

• Develop reusable Python applications and services using suitable web frameworks.
• Design straightforward systems that can support growth and evolving business needs.
• Work with developers, UX designers, business analysts, and systems analysts.
• Participate in stand-ups, iteration planning, and retrospectives.
• Test, debug, and maintain code through a disciplined development workflow.

Requirements

• Strong Python skills and working knowledge of a web framework such as Django, Flask, or Tornado.
• Understanding of Python concurrency and parallelism, including practical ways to address limitations.
• Familiarity with server-side templating and event-driven programming.
• Knowledge of web APIs and service interfaces such as REST, gRPC, or GraphQL.
• Ability to design database schemas that reflect business processes, with strong unit testing, TDD, and debugging skills.
• Proficiency with Git workflows and Docker; basic understanding of CI/CD and cloud deployment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript or JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as authentication approaches such as OAuth, SAML, or OpenID.
• Experience with Go, Ruby on Rails, Kotlin, Vue.js, AWS, Ansible, or Kubernetes.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote-first work in India, with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to open-source projects and follow sound engineering practices.