Senior Backend Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States CapeZero Full time
Job Title: Senior Django/Python Software Engineer

CapeZero is a pioneering cleantech startup making a significant impact at the intersection of clean energy, finance, and technology. We provide innovative navigation solutions for renewable energy companies and investors. Our mission-driven organization operates at a fast pace, valuing innovation, collaboration, diversity, and transparency.

We're seeking a highly skilled Django/Python Software Engineer to join our small team. As a backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and improving our digital platform. You will work closely with financial modeling experts, software engineers, product designers, and other stakeholders to develop a robust backend system.

At CapeZero, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on the planet.

Responsibilities:
  • Define features and implementation specifications based on business requirements, collaborating with the founders
  • Translate project finance nuances into a robust backend data model and APIs that power the platform
  • Identify enhancements and modifications to improve product quality
  • Fix bugs, add automated unit tests, and enhance API usability/design
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain web-based software applications using Django/Python
  • Design and implement data models, building on top of PostgreSQL
  • Develop highly available and scalable RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF)
  • Help maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github Actions
  • Participate in code reviews, bug triage, and provide feedback on technical designs
  • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and learning for oneself and team members
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing web-based applications using Python and Django
  • In-depth experience with Django Rest Framework (DRF)
  • High proficiency in Git, Docker, and Linux systems
  • Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (specifically React)
  • Knowledge of database design, SQL optimization, and NoSQL databases
  • Strong understanding of software testing and test-driven development
  • Experience with modern DevOps practices, such as continuous integration, delivery, and deployment. Experience with Fly, Railway, Render, or other modern cloud platforms preferred
  • Some experience with Pandas will be very handy
Nice-to-haves:
  • Previous experience working on a B2B SaaS product
  • Knowledge of a CSS preprocessor (LESS/Sass)
  • Experience with E2E QA/Testing using Cypress
  • You've built something cool on your own because you enjoy doing what you do
  • Open source contributions
  • University degree in Computer Science or related engineering field
  • Passion for renewable energy and sustainability, and the desire to make a positive impact on the world
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment to grow in your career and make an impact
  • Remote work/work from home
  • Paid Time Off

Please respond with the following three important things:

  1. A short Cover Letter describing why this role is a good fit for you
  2. A link to your Github / relevant work we can review online
  3. A Resume (and LinkedIn profile if you have one)

Also, putting the words 'Django 4.2 is an LTS release' in your cover letter will let us know that you took the time to read this post and paid good attention to detail.

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