Senior Software Engineer

Paycom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAG in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own features end-to-end from Django back-end to React front-end. You will contribute across the product lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance, and collaborate with product and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate thrives in a full-stack role, is comfortable with Python, Django, DRF, React, and REST APIs, and has experience with PostgreSQL and container workflows using Podman/Buildah/Skopeo in Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency in Python and Django, including Django Rest Framework (DRF).
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and React.js; strong REST API experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Python code with Django.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs with Django Rest Framework for the front-end.
• Implement new features and reusable components using React.js.
• Design and manage PostgreSQL/MySQL schemas and data models.

Skills

Python

Django

Django REST Framework

JavaScript

React

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Logging

Git

Tools

Podman

Buildah

Skopeo

Docker

OCI tooling

Git

CI/CD

Job description

TIAG is now hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our team full time in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of features, architecting and developing solutions that span from our Django back-end to our React front-end. This Software Engineer acts as contributor to the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to deployment and maintenance.The ideal candidate is a versatile engineer who is comfortable working on both client-side and server-side logic and is driven to build high-quality, user-centric software. You will be empowered to make significant technical contributions and collaborate closely with all members of the product and engineering team.Positions Responsibilities include:Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code using the Django framework.Develop robust, scalable RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework to support the front-end application.Implement new user-facing features and build reusable components using React.js.Translate UI/UX prototypes and wireframes from our JupyterLab environment into high-performance, production-grade code.Design and manage database schemas and data models for our application (e.g., using PostgreSQL).Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the full application stack.Work within our container-based development workflow using OCI tools like Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo in a Linux environment.Write clean, well-documented code for both the front-end and back-end, and participate actively in peer code reviewsRequired Skills and Qualifications3+ years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Engineer or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing both front-end and back-end projects.Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with the Django framework, particularly Django Rest Framework (DRF).Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and a thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles.Experience designing and building RESTful APIs.Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling.Proficiency in implementing structured and effective logging for application monitoring and diagnostics.Proficiency with code versioning tools, such as Git.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles across the stack (e.g., Jest/React Testing Library for the front-end, Pytest for the back-end).Familiarity with OCI-compliant container tools like Podman and Buildah (professional experience with Docker is also highly valued), and experience with container image signing using skopeo.A working knowledge of the Python data science ecosystem, particularly JupyterLab and ipywidgets, is a significant plus.Experience working in a Linux environment, especially RHEL or a similar distribution (e.g., CentOS, Fedora).Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JSON Web Tokens).Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.