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Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Veryfi

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join our API Service team at Veryfi. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core API infrastructure that enables seamless communication between our systems and external partners. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable API solutions.

Key Responsibilities

API Design and Development

  • Architect, design, and develop RESTful APIs using Python and related frameworks.
  • Optimize API performance to ensure low-latency responses and high availability, even under heavy loads.

Data Integration

  • Collaborate with data engineers to integrate data sources and ensure data consistency and accuracy in API responses.

Security

  • Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Testing and Quality Assurance

  • Develop and maintain automated tests, conduct code reviews, and ensure code quality through continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Documentation

  • Create comprehensive API documentation to assist internal and external developers in understanding and using our APIs effectively.

Troubleshooting and Debugging

  • Investigate and resolve complex issues related to API functionality, performance, and reliability.

Scalability

  • Plan and implement strategies for horizontal scaling to accommodate growing user demands.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with product managers, front-end developers, and other teams to gather requirements and deliver API solutions that align with business goals.

Mentorship

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (6+ years) in Python development, with a focus on API development.
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
  • Proficiency in Python web frameworks such as Flask or Django.
  • Experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Expertise in writing unit tests and using testing frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices (e.g., OAuth, JWT, HTTPS).
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Additional Requirements

  • Experience working with Jira to manage your work.
  • Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal).
  • A great understanding of common software engineering design patterns.

Equal Opportunity

Veryfi is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you're the best person for the job, we want you on board!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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