Senior Software Engineer (Python/Django)

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to facilitate the expansion of our client's business operations. This position is a full\-time role reporting to our Engineering Manager. Below is a description of your role and responsibilities, including the things you will be held accountable for and the virtues, behaviors and competencies that are expected for this role. Responsibilities will include ️ * Architect and deploy highly scalable, cloud\-native systems utilizing Django to integrate with external HR\-Tech systems allowing users to seamlessly connect and transfer data back and forth. * Proactively encourage collaboration across teams and functional units to align on the direction of strategic initiatives. * Document technical proposals and designs, collaborating with peers to refine technical solutions. * Drive product and engineering\-led initiatives by deconstructing complex business challenges into manageable tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues to implement proposed solutions. * Display initiative to independently identify bottlenecks, communicate tradeoffs, and provide technical recommendations to members of the product team. * Engage in software design and peer code reviews, offering input and technical feedback to other members of the engineering team. * Provide support for production software developments and participate in on\-call rotation. **Requirements:** * 5\+ years of relevant software engineering experience building highly available web application systems using Python/Django. * Previous experience designing and building APIs to connect disparate systems. * Proven ability to quickly ramp up on new systems and demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt. * Strong proficiency in software design principles and technical documentation. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics. * Thrive in a fast\-paced, ever\-changing, start\-up environment where you can contribute with your own ideas, innovation, and knowledge. * Demonstrated technical leadership, promoting best practices and fostering a positive team culture. * Passion for continuous learning, problem\-solving, and staying up\-to\-date with emerging technologies. You’re a Great Fit if * You have experience writing and maintaining production code in Python using the Django web framework. * You thrive on innovation, consistently introducing novel ideas in areas such as automation, testing, reliability, and scalability, all while ensuring high availability for production environments. * You have experience with payroll, HR tech, healthcare, or insurance systems * Have experience mentoring and collaborating with team members to drive technical excellence and overall team success. * You have experience working with a startup and/or with a B2B SaaS business. **Benefits:** * Work remotely Monday \- Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends) * Vacation: 10 business days a year * Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year * Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day) * Parental Leave * Health Care Reimbursement * Active Lifestyle Reimbursement * Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement * Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans * Longevity Bonus * Continuous Learning Bonus * Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms * Did we mention it's REMOTE?!! One of our core values at Zipdev is "Be authentic." that's why we encourage you to answer the application form in your own words; we are interested in getting to know you, not a digital assistant. Wondering how our remote environment or our payment method work? We've put together some helpful answers in our FAQs at the bottom our our career site. Take a look and let us know if you have any other questions!