Senior Full Stack Engineer (Python) (Remote)

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Python) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:

ARCHITECT and build exciting new features for the learning platform of a leading Strategy, Services, and Technology partner in the online Education space as its next Senior Full Stack Engineer. You will define database schemas, add/modify REST endpoints, vet and integrate with 3rd party APIs while shaping and improving Engineering culture, standards, tooling, and processes. The successful incumbent must have 4-6 years of experience working on both the Frontend and Backend high-traffic web applications & extensive experience in the following: Python, Flask/Django, REST APIs, ORMs like SQLAlchemy, Stripe, ES6/ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and SCSS. Travel may be expected periodically for company/team events and client meetings either in South Africa or offices in the US.

DUTIES:

• Architect and build exciting new features for the Learning Platform.

• Define database schemas, add/modify REST endpoints, vet and integrate with 3rd party APIs.

• Translate mobile & desktop wireframes into frontend components, ensuring the UX/UI is pixel perfect.

• Utilize product knowledge and liaise between Product and Engineering to help refine requirements and ship features to enhance end-user experience.

• Collaborate with the Engineering team members to shape and improve Engineering culture, standards, tooling, and processes.

• Support the Engineering team with code reviews.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-6 Years of experience working on both the Frontend and Backend high-traffic web applications.

• Extensive experience with –

Ø Python, web frameworks such as Flask/Django.

Ø Designing/Building REST APIs & using ORMs like SQLAlchemy.

Ø Consuming/integrating with APIs developed internally or provided by 3rd parties such as Stripe.

Ø ES6/ReactJS & one or more JavaScript frameworks.

Ø HTML, CSS, SCSS.

• Experience with Flux/Redux, Saga, Flow.

• Experience translating business requirements into technical requirements.

• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Critical and analytical thinking skills with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment.