Backend Engineer
Description For Backend Engineer
Codility is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their mission of unlocking the world's engineering potential. As a Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping a product used by millions of software engineers. You'll be working with Python to write reusable, testable, and efficient code, designing high-performance applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate has experience as a Python Developer in a SaaS environment, is proficient in REST web services, and understands cloud services (preferably AWS). You should be comfortable working with large codebases and have a strong grasp of modern software development practices.
Codility offers a culture of autonomy and flexibility, allowing engineers to solve problems their way. The team is 100% remote but meets regularly for offsites. They value code reviews, knowledge sharing, and open debates. Their tech stack includes Python, Django, React, PostgreSQL, and various AWS services.
If you're passionate about creating impactful products, enjoy tackling complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative, remote environment, this role at Codility could be perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity, honesty, and innovation in their pursuit of excellence in software engineering evaluation.
Responsibilities For Backend Engineer
- Writing reusable, testable, production ready, observable and efficient code using Python
- Designing and implementing low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
- Testing code and contributing to deployment and scaling
- Integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Implementing security and data protection by design
- Integrating data storage solutions
- Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation
- Collaborating with Product, Research and Design Teams to understand end user requirements
Requirements For Backend Engineer
- Demonstrable experience as a Python Developer in a Product-led/SaaS organization
- Knowledge of Docker, Identity and Access Management, REST web services
- Experience making changes to a large code base
- Proficiency in designing & developing Web Services (REST)
- Good understanding of public cloud services (Preferably AWS)
- Experience with Django and Application Development
- Strong understanding of modern software development best practices
Benefits For Backend Engineer
- 100% remote work
- Regular team offsites
- Autonomy and flexibility
- Knowledge sharing opportunities
