Python Developer (Remote)

Forte Group is looking for a Python Back-End Developer to join our dynamic team

Project description:

Our client is transforming the world of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) platforms by redefining them as true sales enablement tools. Their platform creates a collaborative buying experience that boosts lead generation and customer engagement with real-time quote updates and flexible website embedding. They also integrate financing seamlessly through the lender network, empowering businesses to unlock customer spending power and accelerate sales wherever and however they sell.

About the Role:

As a Python Back-End Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of a small but mighty engineering team, reporting directly to the CTO. You’ll be responsible for building the backbone of our platform’s core features, ensuring reliability, scalability, and top-tier performance. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a startup environment, loves solving complex problems, and is excited to shape the future of our platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and deploy backend services and functions in Python to support the application’s core features
• Design RESTful APIs and endpoints to power front-end clients and integrations
• Implement data models and queries to interact with Google Cloud Platform’s document-based data stores (e.g., Firestore/Datastore)
• Write efficient, reusable, and modular Python code for a monolithic architecture
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to design and implement solutions that meet business requirements
• Optimize backend performance, ensuring scalability, reliability, and low latency
• Debug and resolve production issues quickly and effectively
• Write unit tests and contribute to automated testing pipelines to maintain code quality
• Participate in code reviews, share feedback, and ensure engineering best practices are followed
• Document technical specifications, API contracts, and system components

What We’re Looking For:

Required Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience developing backend systems and services in Python
• Proficiency with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Strong expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of NoSQL data stores and data modeling
• Knowledge of software engineering principles: modular design, error handling, and scalability
• Experience writing unit tests (e.g., using PyTest) and familiarity with CI/CD practices
• Proficiency with version control tools (Git)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker
• Upper-Intermediate English level

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience working on monolithic architectures for SaaS applications
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, specifically Data store
• Exposure to microservices or familiarity with migration strategies from monoliths to distributed systems
• Knowledge of GCP tools for performance optimization and monitoring (e.g., Stackdriver)
• Basic understanding of frontend technologies for collaboration (e.g., React, Next.js)

We offer:

• Experience working with colleagues locally and abroad
• Opportunities for self-realization working on challenging projects using new technologies and tools
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Participation in professional trainings and meetups
• Fully paid by Forte 5 sick days during the working year
• Internal English courses provided by Forte Teacher

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