Senior Software Engineer- Python

COMPANY OVERVIEW

BOLD is revolutionising the career landscape by empowering individuals to discover and develop their professional paths. Our recent acquisitions of Monster and CareerBuilder will expand our global reach and impact. With a range of brands like FlexJobs, Zety, and Sonara and more, we provide job seekers with the tools to create impressive resumes and connect with employers. BOLD fosters a dynamic, inclusive culture that prioritises innovation and growth. So don't wait and join us in shaping the future of work and redefining successful careers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

BOLD is seeking a highly skilled professional to spearhead the development of cutting-edge browser automation technology for our Expert Apply product. You will play a key role in designing scalable automation frameworks, tackling challenges in bot detection, and optimizing system performance. You'll also be responsible for building and monitoring metrics to ensure system reliability and robustness. If you are passionate about large-scale automation and system reliability, we want to hear from you.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong programming skills in Python like expertise in string manipulation and regular expression to effectively handle and process the text data during web scrapping and automation tasks.
• Deep understanding of OOP principles, including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, to design robust and maintainable software systems.
• Knowledge of common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer) to enhance system design, imprve code reusability, and implement best practices in software architecture.
• Solid foundation in algorithms (sorting, searching, parsing) and data structures (lists, dictionaries, trees) to solve complex problems efficiently and effectively during software development.
• Good understanding of how modern browsers function, including rendering engines, JavaScript engines, HTTP protocols, and browser APIs. Experience optimizing scraping strategies based on browser behaviour and performance.
• Experience with caching technologies (e.g. Redis, in-memory caching)
• Experience with messaging protocols (e.g. Azure service bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• working knowledge and proven experience in containerization using Docker.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across time zones
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and architect scalable and robust enterprise-level automation applications using Python.
• Develop applications that run on PODs (Kubernetes), ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Debug complex issues in applications and devise solutions that enhance stability and performance.
• Identify performance bottlenecks within applications through profiling and metrics analysis.
• Optimise existing code to improve performance and efficiency, ensuring the system can handle high traffic loads.
• Utilize automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Chromium, and stealth browser for web automation tasks.
• Implement message handling to facilitate communication between different services.
• Develop web scraping solutions to gather and process data from various online sources.
• Analyze and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Review and enhance code quality through thorough testing and code reviews.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating best practices into the development process
• Document architecture, design choices, and implementation details for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards throughout the application lifecycle.