Senior Software Engineer - San Francisco, United States - Baton Trucking, Inc.

    Baton Trucking, Inc.
    Baton Trucking, Inc. San Francisco, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description
    Role
    Senior Software Engineer - Backend

    Location
    Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

    Basic Job Details

    Office days:
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Work from home days:
    Monday, FridayJob type: Full time

    Job Description


    We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has an unrelenting passion for building products that resonate with users.

    The successful candidate will contribute to architecting and coding both the backend framework and API layer, working in our stack which includes Python, Postgres, and GraphQL, deployed onAWS.

    Ideal candidates are proactive, experienced problem-solvers with strong development skills in Python or similar languages, and are passionate about their craft.

    Responsibilities

    Contribute to the design and development of backend systems and APIs, utilizing Python and best practices in software engineering to ensure high performance, scalability, and security

    Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers, guiding architectural decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams

    Serve as an exemplar of coding excellence, writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code, conducting code reviews, and enforcing coding standards to elevate overall code quality


    Help define the backend architecture, make informed technology choices, and identify solutions that meet current and future requirements while optimizing for scalability.


    Take ownership of complex technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and proactively identify areas for improvement in the backend infrastructure, ensuring a reliable and efficient web application.


    Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, conducting research and proposing innovative solutions to enhance the web application's capabilities and user experience.

    Basic Qualifications

    Web backend development experience with Python

    Advanced proficiency with Python

    Comprehensive knowledge of modern web architectures

    Proven ability to architect and build a web app backend

    SQL/ DB

    Ability to architect a database schema

    Ability to provide mentorship to junior engineers; make complex topics approachable

    Preferred Qualifications

    5+ years of full time software development experience

    Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or similar field


    THE PERKS
    Competitive salary, bonus structure, and

    401k with matching

    Employee Stock Purchase Program

    Hybrid work schedule

    Medical, Dental, and Vision health coverage

    Collaborative, fun, and tech forward office in Hayes Valley (San Francisco)


    Compensation Range:
    The annual base salary range for this position is $156,000 - $217,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Baton full-time employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus.

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