Associate Software Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Proactively collaborate within and contribute to design, architecture, and feature-selection for solutions across distributed teams
• Write high-quality, API-first Python code with unit tests
• Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for internal and external events

Who You Are

• You love technology, working with brilliant people, and solving interesting problems
• You are a strategic thinker
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You have proficiency delivering robust code to production, preferably written in Python
• You have experience and enjoy maintaining and improving large and mature web applications
• You have experience with databases, ORMs (PostgreSQL a plus), data management, and data modelling
• You have an interest in, or experience with, integration, infrastructure, and operations
• You believe that robust security requires conscious efforts at every stage of delivery
• You have familiarity with Ubuntu as a development and deployment platform
• You have a solid understanding of the structure of various software packaging systems, including Debian/Ubuntu packages

Software Development

• Coding and Implementation: Write clean, maintainable code for new features or bug fixes under the guidance of more senior engineers, using programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or others
• Collaborating on Design: Contribute to the design of new features or solutions, ensuring alignment with system architecture and technical specifications
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to peers and learning from feedback received
• Bug Fixing: Debug and resolve issues, following best practices for testing and troubleshooting

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Unit Testing: Write unit tests to ensure the correctness and functionality of the software
• Automated Testing: Contribute to the creation or maintenance of automated tests
• Testing Documentation: Document test cases and test results, reporting any bugs or issues to senior engineers

Collaboration and Communication

• Team Collaboration: Work with other software engineers, product managers, and designers to implement features or fix issues
• Cross-functional Communication: Communicate with team members to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and provide updates on work progress

Learning and Skill Development

• Continuous Learning: Participate in training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to improve technical skills
• Following Best Practices: Learn and apply industry best practices in coding, testing, version control, and other aspects of software engineering

Documentation

• Code Documentation: Write and maintain clear documentation for code
• Technical Documentation: Contribute to or create user guides, release notes, or system documentation as needed

Desired Candidate Profile

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, C++, JavaScript
• Frameworks and Libraries: Familiarity with frameworks and libraries relevant to the role, such as React, Angular, Django, Spring, or Node.js
• Software Development Practices: Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and basic understanding of Agile development practices
• Problem-Solving: Knowledge of common algorithms and data structures, and the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios
• Software Testing: Familiarity with testing practices such as writing unit tests and understanding testing frameworks
• Database and Storage: Basic knowledge of working with databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and manage time effectively