Software Engineer, Flask APIs, Python, SQL and AWS – 100% REMOTE

SherlockTalent; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Generous time-off policy

Job summary

SherlockTalent is seeking a Software Engineer to build Flask-based APIs and data workflows in a fully remote setting for an Ed-Tech client. You will contribute Python services, transform data for analytical dashboards, and work closely with the BI team to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of software development, strong Python and SQL, and experience with REST APIs, AWS, and containerization. Remote role with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional software development experience (4+ years)
• Experience building Flask-based APIs and data pipelines
• Strong SQL skills and data manipulation
• Experience with AWS infrastructure and containerization (Docker)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend a Flask-based REST API for UI
• Maintain and extend Python ETL workflows in Airflow
• Optimize SQL and manage migrations for the BI team
• Query and manipulate data in Postgres
• Use Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure
• Collaborate with all teams to develop customer solutions

Skills

Python

Flask

SQL

REST APIs

Git

React

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Airflow

Terraform

Docker

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Role:Software Engineer, Flask APIs, Python, SQL and AWSLocation:100% REMOTECompensation:$90K-$130K Depending on ExperienceJob Type: Full Time/PermJob#: 7253

Our client is an established, venture-backed, rapidly growing, and exciting Ed-Tech company.They grew significantly in 2020 and 2021 despite COVID and are experiencing further growth acceleration in 2023.Their higher ed solutions help institutions make data-driven decisions and significantly improve student outcomes.Theyare looking for someone who has a passion for delivering impactful products while creating quality, maintainable code.

What You'll Do:

• You will be writing services that collect, transform, and present data to our users. The development team works closely with the business intelligence team as they develop data presentations and analyses.
• You will be given problems and tasks and the trust and support to execute solutions.

In this role you will:

• Maintain and extend a Flask based REST API for our UI
• Maintain and extend our python ETL in Airflow
• Support our BI team by optimizing SQL and managing migrations
• Use SQL to query and manipulate the data in our Postgres database
• Use Terraform to maintain and extend our AWS infrastructure
• Find relationships and solutions in the customer data
• Collaborate with all teams within the company to develop customer solutions

Required experience:

• Professional software development: 4 years

Preferred experience:

• 2+ Years of Python experience in a production environment
• College Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience with writing REST APIs
• A solid understanding of SQL
• Designing, building, and monitoring AWS infrastructure
• Creation and management of Docker containers
• Writing and maintaining automated tests for all new work
• Experience using git in a team setting
• Experience with React

Benefits:

• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Competitive time-off policy
• Start-up environment with a proven playbook
• Fun work environment - impactful

Additional Information:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.This is an equal opportunity employer.

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