Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Python, React)

About The Role

Stessa, a product within Roofstock, is seeking an accomplished Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive expertise in Python and React to lead and mentor our passionate and collaborative team. If you have a proven track record of building robust web applications, solving complex technical challenges, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our talented Product, Design, and Engineering teams to design, build, and ship user-facing products.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Architect and implement innovative features and functionalities to enhance user experience.
• Evaluate and improve the performance, durability, scalability, and security of existing applications.
• Leverage A/B Testing, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, and other best practices.
• Conduct and facilitate code reviews to maintain high code quality and adherence to standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and architectural decisions.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices, driving continuous improvement in development processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive, demonstrable experience working with Python in a senior or lead role.
• Strong proficiency with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience in database design.
• Experience building and shipping web applications and supporting them in production.
• Experience consuming, producing, and designing RESTful web services.
• Familiarity with modern web technologies development technologies (HTML/CSS/ES6) and one or more SPA Framework.
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Deep knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience in project management.
• Demonstrated design and UX sensibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.
• Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Previous experience in a start-up or agile environment.
• Experience with React Native mobile development.

Technologies we like

• React, Ruby on Rails, Python, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, REST.
• AWS - EKS, SQS, RDS, Lambdas, ECS, API Gateway, SageMaker, and a lot more.
• Terraform, Elastic, Github Actions.

Location

• Remote (US)

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visas at this time.

Compensation

$156,500 - $243,225 annual base salary. The compensation range may be adjusted based on experience and location.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation reflects several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position represents the expected salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay it will be based on several factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and other job related factors. Roofstock is a total compensation company; the base salary is only part of our total compensation package.

Competitive & Unique Benefits Package

• Generous PTO Policy
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Program
• Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies
• Robust health, dental, vision insurance, and more

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Roofstock is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Roofstock, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.