Python - Senior Developer - Backend

Position OverviewAnnalect is currently seeking a back-end developer to join our Technology team. In this role, you will help grow our microservices and API layer which sit atop our Big Data infrastructure. We are passionate about building distributed back-end systems in a modular and reusable way. We're looking for people who have a shared passion for data and desire to build cool, maintainable and high-quality applications to use this data. In this role you will participate in shaping our technical architecture, design and development of software products, collaborate with back-end developers from other tracks, research and evaluation of new technical solutions, and helping to elevate the skills of more junior developers.Key Responsibilities:Designing, building, testing and deploying scalable, reusable and maintainable applications that handle large amounts of dataGrowing our API layer: author, update, and debug API microservices; contribute to API design and architecturePerform code reviews and provide leadership and guidance to junior developersAbility to learn and teach new technologiesRequired Skills5+ years of solid coding experience working in PythonDemonstrated proficiency with RESTful APIs (data caching, JWT auth, API load testing, RAML), and production use of a python API frameworkFluency with Linux/Unix Systems and in bashExcellent grasp of microservices, containers (Docker), container orchestration (Kubernetes), serverless computing (AWS Lambda) and distributed/scalable systemsProven history of mentoring junior developers to improve overall team effectivenessPassion for writing good documentation and creating architecture diagramsExperience processing and analyzing large data sets. Extensive history working with data and databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora, Redis, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery)Rigorous approach to testing (unit testing, functional testing, integration testing)Understanding of critical API security best practicesAbility to profile, identify, debug, and fix performance bottlenecks in application and database layers with modern toolingStrong proficiency in conducting PR reviews and helping to maintain a high-quality code baseKnowledge of git, with understanding of branching, how to manage conflicts, and pull requestsAdditional SkillsExperience with Javascript or other languages (Go, C/C++,) is welcome, but not required. This position requires strong backend development skills, but if you are familiar with contemporary web-application design (Web-components, react,Js) it's greatKnowledge of AWS or other cloud environments (GCP/Azure) a plusPassion for data-driven software. All our tools are built on top of data and require work with dataPerks of working at AnnalectWe have an incredibly fun, collaborative, and friendly environment, and often host social and learning activities such as game night, speaker series, and so much more! Halloween is a special day on our calendar since it is our Founding Day - we go all out with decorations, costumes, and prizes!vacation policy. Paid time off (PTO) includes vacation days, personal days, and a Summer Friday program.time off around the holiday season. Our office is closed between Xmas and New Year to encourage our hardworking employees to rest, recharge and celebrate the season with family and friends.part of Omnicom, we have the backing and resources of a global billion-dollar company, but also have the flexibility and pace of a "startup" - we move fast, break things, and innovate.with modern stack and environment to keep on learning and improving helping to experiment and shape latest technologies.We are an equal opportunity employer. Annalect, a division of Omnicom Media Group, reaffirms its commitment to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and to carrying out this policy at all its offices. It shall be the policy of Omnicom Media Group to (1) recruit, select, hire, train, promote, pay, discipline and terminate employees in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, alienage, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other basis upon which discrimination against or harassment of employees or applicants for employment is prohibited under any applicable federal, state or local equal opportunity employment laws and (2) ensure that all personnel actions are administered without discrimination in violation of applicable law. PRB