Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Engineer (Python)
About the Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Venmo, you will be at the forefront of transforming global commerce. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing core systems that power millions of transactions daily. This role is crucial in shaping the experiences of our customers and driving the success of our company.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and Design: Lead the development of complex backend systems, ensuring they are scalable and high-performance.
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices.
- Innovation: Drive innovation within the team, exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance our systems.
- Collaboration: Work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences.
What We Are Looking For
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience: Over 5 years of backend development experience, with a strong proficiency in Python.
- Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python, Django, or Flask.
- API Development: Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining complex RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams through complex technical challenges and design decisions.
- Distributed Systems: In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Performance Optimization: Experience with large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance tuning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Agile Methodology: Experience with Agile development processes.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Open Source: Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
Work Environment
Venmo offers a balanced hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the office or your home workspace.
Our Benefits
At Venmo, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer a range of benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental health, including:
- Flexible work environment
- Employee share options
- Health and life insurance
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Apply today to be part of our dynamic engineering team and make a real difference in global commerce.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Flexible work environment
- Employee share options
- Health and life insurance
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