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Software Engineer (Backend - Python/Django)

Kraken
Tokyo, Japan
Full Time
Posted April 30, 2025
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Job Description

A Backend Software Engineer specializing in Python and Django, responsible for developing and maintaining energy industry software solutions within a collaborative, agile environment utilizing AWS and modern deployment pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend server-side applications using Python and Django
  • Implement APIs using Django REST framework and GraphQL Graphene
  • Participate in continuous deployment and integration pipelines using AWS, CircleCI, and related tools
  • Monitor and measure application performance using Sentry and Cloudwatch
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, UX, and design to deliver features

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming language, with experience in server-side development.
  • Experience working with Django framework for web development.
  • Experience with Django-REST-framework for building RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with GraphQL, specifically using Graphene.
  • Ability to work within a continuous deployment pipeline using AWS services.
  • Familiarity with AWS components such as Django deployment, ELB health checks, and related AWS services.
  • Experience working in an environment that follows a Kanban-like approach for project management.
  • Experience with version control systems, specifically GitHub.
  • Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools, specifically CircleCI.
  • Ability to write and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient backend code.
  • Understanding of performance monitoring and production environment monitoring tools such as Sentry and CloudWatch.
  • Ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including server-side, client-side, and mobile engineers.
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with UX experts, copywriters, and designers.
  • Commitment to following coding conventions and best practices, including open-source standards where applicable.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks include a Great Place to Work certification in multiple countries and a high Glassdoor rating of 4.7 in the UK
Opportunities for learning and skill development through working with talented engineers and open-source coding conventions
Supportive and inclusive company culture with accommodations available upon request

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