Remote Senior Software Engineer (React/Python)

Description:

• Praxent is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in React and Python for a remote position.
• The role involves enhancing the team's capacity to deliver assigned stories by the end of the sprint.
• Responsibilities include cultivating camaraderie within the project team, developing features with novel technical designs, and mentoring junior developers through collaboration and code reviews.
• The engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) during sprints, managing pipelines and ensuring successful delivery of commitments.
• Key activities include ensuring the team understands acceptance criteria, tracking daily progress, and finding opportunities to increase capacity and velocity.
• The engineer will present technical and sprint demos during review meetings and demonstrate proficiency in building user interfaces, REST APIs, and administering databases/cloud/servers.

Requirements:

• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in at least two of the following: building attractive user interfaces, building data-driven REST APIs, and administering databases/cloud/servers.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in relevant technology and projects is required, including managing DevOps pipelines and acting as a technical lead.
• Strong experience in Python or Go backend development is essential, with expertise in building scalable APIs and services.
• Proficiency in microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and database management (MySQL/NoSQL) is required, focusing on performance and optimization.
• Experience in building interactive and responsive user interfaces using front-end technologies such as React, React.JS, JavaScript, and TypeScript is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience presenting to client stakeholders and articulating the business outcomes of development projects.
• Mentorship experience through coaching and structured code reviews is required.
• Relevant education may include a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Candidates must align with the company's core values, which include caring deeply, delivering always, and owning outcomes.

Benefits:

• Praxent offers stability, having been in business for over 20 years.
• The company promotes a healthy work/life balance, encouraging no more than a 40-hour work week.
• Praxent has received recognition for its great company culture from various organizations.
• The management team supports employees in their career development without micromanagement.
• Employees are encouraged to share their ideas and visions for the future of the company.
• After the first three months, employees receive 12 days of paid time off and observe their country of residence's holiday schedule.
• The company pays for professional development opportunities, including classes and conferences.
• Praxent fosters a respectful and kind workplace culture, treating employees as individuals rather than just employees.
• Learning cohorts are organized several times a year to focus on professional development.