Senior Python Backend Engineer

We are looking for exceedingly passionate, capable, and hardworking individuals who want to help shape the future of our industry. If you are looking for an environment that fosters “work-life balance” or is more of a standard “clock-in and clock-out” role, please do not apply.

About Us:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Python Backend Engineer to join our team. We’re a trailblazing A.I. Communications company, searching for an individual who can lead the charge in AI / ML solutions that make an impact.

Role and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join our team at Belva. As a Python Developer, you will work with our back-end engineers and AI/ML engineers to help build products.

You will play a central role in designing and developing our products. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a backend Python developer in production environments. You must have a solid understanding of how Python deployments are managed and understand virtual environments. You will be working as a part of a highly experienced and fast-moving team of passionate product builders.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our AI/ML and back-end team to integrate models and data pipelines into software applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that leverage technologies such as transformers, vector databases, and other relevant tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and implement features that enhance the performance and functionality of our products.
• Lead the development and deployment of backend components, ensuring code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Participate in code reviews, providing valuable feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps to optimize infrastructure and ensure smooth deployment and monitoring of backend services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues, addressing performance bottlenecks, bugs, and other challenges as they arise.
• Contribute to the growth and mentorship of junior developers and potentially lead project teams.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a backend Python Developer in production environments.
• Solid understanding of Python deployment best practices, including dependency management, virtual environments, containerization, etc.
• Strong experience in designing and developing backend systems, API design, and microservice architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS services like EC2 and S3 and the ability to architect scalable Python solutions on the AWS platform is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and the ability to set up and manage automated deployment pipelines.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-grade software solutions in a fast moving team environment.
• Work with other teams (i.e. PM, etc.) to ensure delivered code meets specifications based on functional/technical specifications.
• Create unit and integration tests to fully test and regress software. Break down complex requirements into independent coding tasks and strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a Citizen or Green Card Holder and live in the United States
• 5+ years of professional experience as a backend Python Developer.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex challenges.
• Prior experience in leadership or mentorship roles is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Openness to new ideas and an unceasing desire to learn new things.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with AI/ML teams or on AI-driven projects is a plus but not required.
• Experience with database systems such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes is desirable.
• Experience with Atlassian tools: JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Familiarity with AWS services like EC2 and S3 and the ability to architect scalable Python solutions.

Why Join Us:

• Cutting-edge Technology: Become a key player in a pioneering A.I. Communications company that is an upcoming industry leader.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to the creation of accessible and flexible A.I. Communications solutions that empower customers and businesses.
• Professional Growth: Challenging projects that expand your skill set, foster continuous learning, and elevate your career trajectory.

We eagerly anticipate the chance to discuss how your expertise can contribute to our team's success and make a lasting difference. We look forward to the possibility of working together.

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Remote role

Experience:

• Python: 5 years (Required)
• Software development: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote (Company HQ in Bellevue, WA.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $144,482.00 - $156,775.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote