Senior Software Engineer – Python

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a backend-focused engineer to deliver end-to-end software solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will design, implement, test, and operate systems while mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical decisions.

The role requires hands-on experience with Python, Django or Flask, and strong knowledge of CI/CD, observability, and modern distributed architectures. Cloud exposure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and Terraform are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
• Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Understanding of web services and SOA principles.
• Exposure to Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Hands-on experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis.
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as SQS/SNS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar.
• Experience implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.
• Awareness of payment processing industry compliance or regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete solutions across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations.
• Advise immediate management on project-level issues.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Operate with little day-to-day supervision.
• Make technical decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices.
• Apply technical best practices to project decisions.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

CI/CD

Automated Testing

Observability

Distributed Systems

Programming Concepts

Data Structures

Event-Driven Architecture

SOA

Version Control (Git)

Redis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Git

Terraform

Redis

Kafka

SQS/SNS

RabbitMQ

Pulsar

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

• Deliver complete solutions across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations
• Advise immediate management on project-level issues
• Guide junior engineers
• Operate with little day-to-day supervision
• Make technical decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices
• Apply technical best practices to project decisions

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures
• Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask
• Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles
• Exposure to version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows
• Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Hands-on experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience with low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as SQS/SNS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar
• Experience implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities
• Awareness of payment processing industry compliance or regulatory standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in backend development with Python and frameworks like Django or Flask, alongside a strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures. Proficient in implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability while guiding junior engineers and making informed technical decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Backend Development Using Python
• Experience With Django Or Flask
• CI/CD Implementation
• SQL And NoSQL Databases
• Cloud Platforms Such As AWS, GCP, Or Azure

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Programming Concepts
• Data Structures
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Low-Latency In-Memory Databases
• Version Control Systems (Git)
• Automated Testing
• Observability
• Infrastructure As Code (Terraform)
• Messaging Systems (SQS/SNS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar)

Soft Skills

• Advising Management
• Guiding Junior Engineers
• Independent Operation

Industry Keywords

• Payment Processing Compliance
• Regulatory Standards
• Open-Source Contributions