Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Design, construct, and enhance scalable, low-latency REST APIs and service layers utilizing Python and Flask.

• Create robust schemas and refine database queries with SQLAlchemy.

• Oversee technical design evaluations and set engineering best practices.

• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

• Implement authentication, rate limiting, and monitoring across distributed backend services.

• Develop fault-tolerant backend services employing circuit breakers and defensive validation techniques.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish API contracts, architectural patterns, and integration workflows.

• Spearhead the architecture, design, and execution of high-performance backend systems.

• Enhance system performance and promote fault-tolerant system design.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree.

• Proficient in Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, and relational databases.

• Extensive knowledge of RESTful architecture, HTTP protocols, API versioning, and security best practices.

• Skilled in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and containerization technologies.

• Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, automated testing, and observability tools.

• Understanding of AI tools, agentic workflows, transformer architectures, and background processing systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus or incentives.

• Equity awards.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Healthcare coverage.

• 401K savings plan.

• Company holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.

• Sick leave.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Support for mental and financial wellness.

• Flexible work options: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.