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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

CompanySkysafe
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
Salary$145000 – $225000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with a strong emphasis on back-end development
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and related frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to design complex, high-performance backend systems
  • Deep understanding of Python’s performance optimization techniques
  • Comprehensive database expertise with PostgreSQL
  • Experience in database optimization, query performance, and advanced database design
  • Proven track record of building and scaling SaaS applications
  • Extensive experience with testing frameworks and comprehensive testing strategies
  • Performance profiling and system optimization expertise
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a US person under US export laws or, eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person includes a US citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee.

Responsibilities

  • Design and Optimize Back-End Systems
  • Design and develop high-performance, scalable web application architectures with a deep focus on back-end infrastructure
  • Implement advanced performance optimization strategies for complex Python-based applications
  • Create robust, efficient database designs and query optimization techniques
  • Develop and maintain web applications using comprehensive full-stack technologies
  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code with a focus on performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement advanced feature sets
  • Ensure technical feasibility and performance of application designs, with a critical eye on scalability and system architecture
  • Implement and enforce software development best practices, with a focus on back-end system design and performance
  • Drive continuous improvement of development processes, emphasizing system reliability and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and advanced containerization skills (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Background in high-traffic, mission-critical SaaS platforms
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines