Backend Developer with Python Expertise

Join Deliverect as a Backend Developer

Deliverect is a global SaaS company revolutionizing the hospitality and Q-commerce sectors with cutting-edge technological solutions. We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join our dynamic Product Department. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that streamline operations for restaurants, enabling them to manage orders from multiple channels efficiently.

Your Role

As a Backend Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services focused on order management, restaurant integrations, and data processing functionalities.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit tests and integration tests, to ensure the quality and stability of backend services.
• Participate in code reviews, identify potential issues, and suggest improvements to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with API developers and front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and communication between different parts of the Deliverect ecosystem.
• Design, develop, and document RESTful APIs for efficient communication between the Deliverect platform and various clients (mobile app, restaurant systems, third-party services).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales Engineers, Product Management, Support, Finance, and Legal, to orchestrate end-to-end sales processes and tailor product presentations and workshops to meet each customer's needs.
• Bring new ideas about improving how we do things - that includes our architecture, our coding practices, or our processes.
• Engage in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Optimize backend code for efficiency and scalability to handle high volumes of concurrent requests and data processing.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and understanding of security vulnerabilities to safeguard sensitive restaurant and customer data within the backend systems.

Your Expertise

• 3+ years of experience within a Backend Developer position.
• Proficiency in a primary backend programming language - we work mostly with Python - with experience in working with APIs and web services.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) for data storage and retrieval.
• Expertise in designing, developing, and documenting RESTful APIs.
• Experience with popular web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, Express.js).
• Expertise in using Git for code management and collaboration.
• Solid understanding and application of software design principles (e.g., SOLID principles).
• Experience with writing unit tests and integration tests.
• Understanding of microservices architecture principles for building modular, scalable, and independently deployable backend services.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture concepts for asynchronous communication.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying and managing backend services.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools for storing and analyzing restaurant order data.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Adherence to secure coding practices and understanding of security vulnerabilities.
• Emphasis on optimizing backend code for efficiency and scalability.
• Experience with API documentation tools like Swagger or OpenAPI.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, hybrid role with a flexible work schedule, offering 3 days in our Ghent, Belgium office location and 2 days of remote work. Fluency in English is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills being essential. Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment, demonstrate high motivation, independence, and teamwork, and be committed to achieving common goals within the organization.

What We Offer

• Unicorn Status: Join a fast-growing SaaS unicorn at the forefront of the order management industry.
• Learning Opportunities: We invest in your growth with a dedicated learning budget and clear learning pathways.
• Inclusive Policies: Our paternity/maternity policies, enhanced vacation entitlement, and working arrangements reflect our commitment to your success.
• Diverse Team: Become part of an international team that values diversity, fostering a culture of transparency and visibility.

Join Deliverect, where innovation is not just a buzzword—it's our way of life. Be part of a mission to solve some of the global tech industry's most significant challenges.