Software Engineer, Platform API - remote

ReCharge Payments
Posted 3 years ago

Overview

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join the Platform API team and collaborate on a critical part of the platform. Our API team provides the foundation for which Recharge is powered by and is responsible for creating a single interface into all of Recharge's data.

Our stack includes: Python, Flask, Redis, Docker, GCP, Terraform, Memcached

What You’ll Do

  • Live by and champion our values: #day-one, #ownership, #empathy, #humility.
  • Write Python code focused on scalability, testability, supportability and maintainability.
  • Implement new technologies to solve ReCharge’s technical challenges as they arise.
  • Champion good habits (development techniques, security, tech debt balance, TDD, and agile habits) within your team;improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
  • Debug production issues across multiple levels of the stack.
  • Find and address performance issues throughout the application.
  • Perform thorough code reviews and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Work with engineering and product managers to understand roadmap priorities.
  • Building new services that scale;deploy code daily.

What You’ll Bring

  • Typically, 5+ years of relevant development experience in fast paced environments
  • Experience building out scalable APIs and services
  • Expert knowledge of one of the following languages: Python (preferred), Nodejs, Ruby
  • Experience with Cloud Platforms such as GCP or AWS
  • Experience with Docker, auto-scaling, serverless infrastructure
  • A knack for engineering simple solutions to solve complex problems
  • Self motivated with a passion for taking ownership of your work and delivering outcomes
  • Ability to work remote-first in a rapidly scaling organization
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience desired