Senior II Backend Engineer

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, 8+ years

📍 Location: United States

💸 Salary: 155000.0 - 185000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Data Privacy & AI Governance

🏢 Company: Ethyca👥 11-50💰 $10,000,000 Series A 3 months agoDeveloper Tools Artificial Intelligence (AI)Compliance Open Source

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 8+ years

🪄 Skills: Backend DevelopmentLeadershipPostgreSQLPythonSoftware DevelopmentSQLAgileCloud ComputingData AnalysisFlaskMongoDBMySQLPeople ManagementSnowflakeAPI testingData StructuresFastAPIREST APITestRailCI/CDRESTful APIsMentoringDocumentationRecruitmentTeam managementData modelingSoftware EngineeringData managementDebugging

Requirements:

8+ years experience writing production-grade web applications or services
Expertise with Python 3, web frameworks (e.g. Django, Flask, FastAPI), and RESTful APIs
Proficient with one or more data stores such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Snowflake, etc.
Fluent with automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, E2E) and CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab, GitHub)
Love writing tests for everything you do
Some examples of contributing to or maintaining open source projects is a plus
Previous experience working independently in a high velocity environment where rapid iteration is vital (like a startup!)
Excellent written communication skills and a love for documentation and collaboration
Experienced working in an asynchronous environment like an open source project or distributed team
Comfortable with agile processes and best practices (but not doctrine!)

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget, particularly focusing on DSRs, API integrations, and reporting.
Oversee the technical design and architecture of solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and align with Ethyca’s technology standards.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and project delivery, with a target of achieving a sprint delivery rate of at least 90%.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders related to DSRs, API integrations, and reporting, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations effectively.
Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, and maintain a production defect rate of less than 2%.
Successfully onboard and mentor new team members, ensuring they reach full productivity within 90 days.
Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent and fill open positions within 60 days on average, while maintaining a high retention rate of new hires.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that aligns with Ethyca’s values of trust, teamwork, optimism, iteration, and listening.

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