Remote Lead Software Engineer

Description:

• Xometry is seeking an experienced Staff-level Backend Engineer with strong Python coding expertise to join their software engineering organization.
• The role involves working as part of a skilled, collaborative team to evolve the instant-quote product and the technology platform behind it.
• Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, and releasing software.
• The engineer will read, write, and review code in HTML, Typescript/Javascript/React, Python, and Rust.
• Close collaboration with other engineers and product managers is essential to become a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team.
• The position includes operational responsibility for the services owned by the team, including deploying services into an AWS and Kubernetes environment and participating in an on-call rotation.
• The work environment supports individual growth and development.
• This is a 1-year contract position.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a fast-paced technical, problem-solving environment as a software developer is required.
• Strong English speaking and writing skills are necessary, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
• A demonstrable understanding of software engineering fundamentals is required.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and DOM web programming is required.
• Experience in at least two of Python, Rust, and React is required.
• Experience with build and testing technologies using Git/Github actions or GitLab is desired.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles related to security, scalability, asynchronous programming, and transactions is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of service-oriented architectures and the ability to lead efforts in defining and implementing a service strategy is desired.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including understanding of Normalization/Denormalization, Constraints, Transactions, Replication, and Sharding is desired.
• Attention to detail, a good work ethic, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and good communication skills are required.

Benefits:

• Xometry is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, providing a positive workplace for all employees.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
• Xometry participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S. after a job offer is accepted.