Remote Contract Backend Engineer

Description:

• Flagship is developing innovative Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) software for DTC retail brands to enhance growth efficiency.
• The platform integrates first-party data to provide tailored insights through advanced data analytics for strategic decision-making.
• The company has a multidisciplinary team of machine learning experts and industry professionals from tech, commerce, and retail sectors.
• The mission is to help businesses move away from outdated metrics and focus on high-impact growth indicators.
• The role of Contract Backend Engineer involves supporting the development, maintenance, and improvement of an Inventory SaaS application for retail brands generating $20-200mm in revenue.
• The ideal candidate should be a creative problem solver capable of integrating multiple data streams and normalizing disparate data.
• This is a contract position with potential for extension, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Python 3, with experience in building API integrations between internal applications and third-party resources.
• Multiple years of experience with SQLAlchemy or another ORM library, preferably in Python, and familiarity with database migration tools like Alembic.
• Experience with large-scale relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and an understanding of various database technologies.
• Comfort working in cloud/containerized environments with on-demand utilization.
• Experience with orchestration tools and data pipeline management.
• A strong ability to research, problem-solve, and provide clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Strong collaboration skills to foster effective cross-functional relationships.

Benefits:

• Accelerated hands-on learning and a commitment to professional growth as the company builds and grows its software and teams.
• An incredible amount of trust and freedom in your ability to deliver, along with support from a dedicated software engineering team.
• An opportunity to play a significant role in a fast-growing software application company.