As a Senior Backend Developer (Python), you will code the APIs, Data Streaming Services, ETL Processes, Business Intelligence Applications, and Automated Services that drive critical, fresh data to a broad spectrum of website properties and data reporting tools. You will handle maintenance and feature additions to our BE applications, but also frequently create new, from-scratch applications and services using new technologies and platforms.

You will help to drive architecture and technical decision making for our back-end software products, and help to guide and mentor other developers in their learning. You pick up new technologies quickly and enjoy frequently having new technical problems to solve.

You’re passionate about building scalable products, adhering to high quality coding standards and being part of a culture that promotes learning and sharing while respecting work-life balance. You enjoy autonomy, and you will have the option to work remotely and/or from our Malaga office.

What you'll be working on:

• Work closely with team members to maintain existing back-end services and design/create new back-end services & features;
• Work closely with Backend architect to help design new systems;
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code;
• Learn new technologies and frameworks as needed to solve new technical problems;
• Attend regular sprint activities such as standups, grooming and retrospectives;
• Maintain high software development standards by following established good practices and habits;
• Collaborate with other development team members and other departments to drive innovation and help define internal standards.

What you will be bringing to your new role:

• 5+ years Professional Software Development Experience;
• Advanced-level to Expert-level proficiency with Python;
• Experience with Python 3.x is preferred, with frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI;
• Experience ingesting data from JSON and XML feeds;
• Experience following Agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban);
• Proficiency with Unix-based systems and using CLIs;
• Experience with relational database language and structure, such as MySQL;
• Proficiency with code versioning tools, such as git;
• Experience architecting custom software applications and solutions;
• Experience communicating complex concepts effectively to your team, your manager, other teams and key company stakeholders.

Strong consideration will be given to candidates who also offer the following:

• Experience developing ETL processes with Apache Airflow;
• Experience with Apache Kafka;
• Experience building GraphQL APIs (Graphene);
• Experience with containerization, i.e. Docker, Kubernetes;
• Experience with common server administration tasks;
• Experience with NoSQL Databases (MongoDB).

What's in it for you!

• Equipment that you need to thrive in this role
• Our commitment to investing in you, through various career development opportunities and training
• State of the art offices and workspaces
• A competitive salary and a great work / life balance
• Private Health & Life insurance package
• Wellbeing Program including access to complimentary counselling and discounted gym membership
• Sabbatical - 6 weeks’ additional paid leave for every four years of employment
• Enjoy our new Medida coffee bar, work area and events space, where you will find complimentary coffee, tea, breakfast, soft drinks and snacks, available for you.
• Flexible working hours, tools and methodologies to stay connected
• Multiple team & companywide celebrations and team building activities throughout the year
• The opportunity to work within a diverse and supportive team, which currently represents over 20 languages.

Your new role:

As Back-End Developer, you make meaningful contributions on the projects you’re assigned to, and you complete tasks without close supervision. You work with your manager, fellow developers and other departments to scope, design and implement technical solutions.

You consider the impact of your work across multiple teams and proactively raise flags on potential issues. You identify problems that may impact your team or your projects, suggest solutions and help drive resolutions. You are able to learn new aspects of the technologies you work in without significant support or training. As Software Developer, you may choose to lead project teams, but you are not required to.

What you'll be working on:

• Independently write efficient, readable, well-tested code to accomplish tasks and solve technical problems;
• Communicate effectively within your team, with your manager and with other teams;
• Review and provide feedback on the code of your teammates;
• With your manager and teammates, scope and estimate level of technical effort for tasks/projects based on provided requirements;
• Break large tasks into sub-tasks;
• Test all aspects of technical solutions and stage technical solutions for others to test and/or review;
• Troubleshoot problems and research and implement solutions;
• Learn new technologies and languages to maximize opportunities for the business;
• Have a working level understanding of the systems your code/app runs on and know how to debug and solve systems problems with guidance;
• Consider the user impact of all that you do and try to maximize user satisfaction;
• Understand organizational objectives and produce work in-line with company goals;
• Set measurable goals and meet them;
• Help mentor new hires.

What you will be bringing to your new role:

• 2+ years Professional Software or Website Development Experience;
• Intermediate-level to Advanced-level proficiency with at least one object-oriented programming language
• Proven ability to work independently with little to no supervision
• Experience ingesting data from JSON and XML feeds;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and focused;
• Adaptable and persistent despite roadblocks and change;
• Adaptable and persistent despite roadblocks and change;
• Collaborative problem-solver keen to work in a team environment;
• College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience;

Strong consideration will be given to candidates who also offer the following:

• Experience developing ETL processes with Apache Airflow;
• Experience with Apache Kafka;
• Experience building GraphQL APIs (Graphene);
• Experience with containerization, i.e. Docker, Kubernetes;
• Experience with common server administration tasks;
• Experience with NoSQL Databases (MongoDB).

What's in it for you!

• Equipment that you need to thrive in this role
• Our commitment to investing in you, through various career development opportunities and training
• State of the art offices and workspaces
• A competitive salary and a great work / life balance
• Private Health & Life insurance package
• Wellbeing Program including access to complimentary counselling and discounted gym membership
• Sabbatical - 6 weeks’ additional paid leave for every four years of employment
• Enjoy our new Medida coffee bar, work area and events space, where you will find complimentary coffee, tea, breakfast, soft drinks and snacks, available for you.
• Flexible working hours, tools and methodologies to stay connected
• Multiple team & companywide celebrations and team building activities throughout the year
• The opportunity to work within a diverse and supportive team, which currently represents over 20 languages.