Sr. Backend/Full Stack Engineer-Python LATAM

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Python development.
• 4+ years of experience with Django, including ORM, class-based views, generic views, forms, and templates.
• Strong expertise in Django REST Framework (DRF) for API development.
• Proficiency with Docker for containerized development and deployment.
• Experience with JRF pip python for package management and dependencies.
• Expertise in automated testing, including Pytest and Model Bakery.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, specifically jQuery and VanillaJS.
• Experience working with Bootstrap or other frontend styling frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, ensuring database optimization and performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while also guiding and mentoring team members.
• Comfortable developing backend features and implementing frontend UIs based on mockups.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.
• Prior experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is required.
• Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Write effective, scalable Python code using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Develop and maintain robust API endpoints, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Provide technical guidance to product owners, designers, and developers to drive high-quality software delivery.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and client meetings, actively seeking feedback to improve relationships and development processes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software to improve functionality and performance.
• Ensure best practices for security and data protection solutions within the system architecture.
• Prioritize and assess feature requests, balancing technical feasibility with business needs.
• Stay up to date with backend development trends and technologies, evaluating multiple solutions and assessing trade-offs to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, distilling complex technical concepts into clear, actionable work items.
• Accurately log billable and non-billable hours daily to support project tracking and client billing.
• Identifies opportunities to collaborate with other team members across Foxbox.