Sr Python Engineer

Job Description

Remote Python Software Engineer

US-based only No visa sponsorship No third-party agencies

The Senior Software Engineer develops, tests, and maintains applications using Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Vue.js within our AWS-centric SaaS environment. While primarily focused on full-stack development, familiarity with DevOps practices supports efficient development and release processes.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across all aspects of a multi-tiered architecture. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, customer-focused, and eager to mentor team members. They identify areas for improvement and act on them. You will collaborate with engineers, managers, product management, and operations to deliver solutions that meet customer, business, and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Development and Architecture

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications

Perform code and design reviews with the development team

Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks

Design and implement monitoring and alerting solutions

Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities (dependency CVEs, infrastructure misconfigurations)

DevOps and Infrastructure

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation

Manage release processes and develop release documentation

Ensure team adherence to development and release best practices

Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads

Update and maintain AWS infrastructure, including networking, security groups, and cloud resources

Collaboration and Improvement

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate daily with the delivery team

Track and improve developer experience

Introduce new tools and practices to improve how the team builds and ships software

Master and help the team adopt AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and GitH

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of professional software development experience

3+ years of experience with AWS

Proficiency with Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Vue.js

Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries

Experience with Git and version control workflows

Experience building REST APIs with Django REST Framework (DRF)

Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot effectively under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certification

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization

PostgreSQL performance tuning

Experience defining and managing DevOps processes

Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tools

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and reporting tools

Estimated Salary Range for this position: $114,000 to $152,000

Full-time

Fully remote