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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