BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Python/Django/Rest

Company: Softworld Inc
Location: Hingham
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Python/Django/Rest

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Job Location: Boston MA 02112 -Remote

Onsite Requirements: Remote

5+ years of industry experience building scalable backend services
Expertise with Python, Django & Django Rest Framework
Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services


Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic person to join our growing Engineering team as a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Django.
The ideal candidate possesses a passion for building great companies and being a key member of a cohesive team.
The role requires a willingness to explore new areas outside of one's comfort zone, while also working to constantly pursue best-in-class practices to improve architectural efficiency, stability, and reliability.

What you will do:

The Backend Software Engineer will report to our Head of Technology.
Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable database models.
Preparing RESTful services.
Integrating with 3rd party services.
Defining unit tests & testing automation.
Creating technical documentation.
Working with a team of front-end developers to maintain and advance the core platform.
Responsible for monitoring and supporting application uptime/downtime support.
Performance monitoring & tuning.
Working with dev-ops and their processes & procedures addressing code deployment and site operations.

Role/Skills:

5 years' experience, Mid-level person.
Python
Django
Working knowledge of AWS (will not have to stand it up on their own).
Requires definite working experience with Postgres and Redis databases.
Also, all the pluses are accurate:
JavaScript/Typescript (they use Angular).
Google Cloud Platform.
Big Query.
Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
Experience with online/sweeps/social games industry.
The communication is via Slack and Jira so experience with both is a plus.
They are a small company with a small team, so looking for people with a chill vibe, but entrepreneurial and flexible.
Willing to pitch in wherever

** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**

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