[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GovExec is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves collaborating with product managers and developers to create innovative digital products and improve existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with our product managers to conceptualize and create innovative digital products, features, and tools for our digital media publications
• Develop our proprietary content management system as we transition from a legacy system to the next generation
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Python and Django REST Framework
• Develop RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different components of our ecosystem
• Apply best practices in database design to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our systems
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into our backend development processes

Skills

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer with a focus on backend development
• In-depth understanding of database design principles, optimization techniques, and hands-on experience with relational databases
• Strong grasp of Python frameworks like Django
• Experience working with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote work environment
• Experience with a content management system
• Experience with frontend technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.)
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and Jira

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

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