Software Engineer – Backend

📋 Description

• Design, architect, and develop Standard Metrics’ primary product as a key member of the engineering team.

• Take full ownership of outcomes, supporting and enhancing them through iterations, documentation, and bug fixes (we do not have a QA team).

• Work closely with the product team to scope and define features that will effectively help the company achieve its desired outcomes aligned with our goals and values.

• Actively contribute to fostering a positive company culture and assist in future hiring initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in backend development.

• Proficiency in Python, with a preference for experience in the Django framework.

• Proven track record of building and delivering web applications.

• Preferred expertise in modern infrastructure technologies (Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, CircleCI, etc.), though not mandatory.

• Familiarity with and commitment to modern software development practices (Gitflow, continuous integration, peer reviews, etc.).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance: We provide 100% coverage for you and your family's medical, dental, and vision insurance in the USA. Internationally, we match local health coverage for you and your family.

• Flexible vacation policy: Take time off as needed! Most employees typically take 3-4 weeks in addition to holidays, but we have no strict rules. We trust our employees to make the best decisions for themselves.

• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents in the USA. Internationally, we align with local parental leave standards.

• Complete transparency: All employees have full access to business metrics and financial information about the company.

• Regular offsite gatherings: Although we operate as a remote-first company, we highly value team bonding and innovation. We regularly fly the entire team to exciting locations for planning and collaboration.