Software Engineer - Discovery

Requirements:

• You have strong experience designing and developing backend applications using Python.
• You have hands-on experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• You understand microservices architecture, REST API development, asynchronous programming, and distributed systems.
• You have built and deployed systems on a public cloud platform, preferably AWS.
• You work closely with product management to understand customer needs and maximise the impact of what you build.
• You build scalable systems that are performant, observable, reliable, and cost-efficient.
• You are comfortable supporting the services you build in production.
• You are comfortable collaborating with globally distributed teams.
• You are interested in learning, growing, and leading by example.
• Experience with Large Language Models, Generative AI, or AI-powered applications will be a strong advantage.
• Engineering graduate with 4-5 years of industry experience building and delivering enterprise-class products.
• Strong hands-on programming experience in Python.
• Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases, caching systems, or message queues.
• Experience with cloud and SaaS development.
• Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Good understanding of system design, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Startup experience is a strong plus.
• Technical depth is essential to contribute effectively to engineering discussions and decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly evolving business requirements.
• A hands-off or not my job attitude is an absolute no-go.