Senior Backend Engineer (Python) at a Mobile and Web-based Trucking Logistics Platform - JTB Human Capital Management (Remote)

JTB Human Capital Management - Our client is a mobile and web-based trucking logistics platform that brings together cargo owners and transporters.

They are recruiting a skilled candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Location: Remote / Virtual
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is looking to for a skilled Python/Django Rest Framework Software Engineer with experience in engineering and maintaining complex web applications to join the backend engineering team.
• As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality API service solutions.

What does the job involve

• Design, develop and maintain API using Django Rest Framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and develop software solutions.
• Write high-quality, reusable and efficient code.
• Write high-quality code and API reference documentation using markdown.
• Write unit tests to ensure code quality and coverage requirements are met.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
• Participate in agile software development process and provide accurate estimates.
• Continuously learn and stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Python/Django development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Python, Django and DRF TDD development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and design patterns, SOLID principles, DRY principles and REST API industry standards.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party APIs
• Strong knowledge of distributed task queue systems such as Celery
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Experience in writing unit tests using the Django testing framework
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with Docker.

Non-Negotiables:

• The candidate must have 5 years of experience as a back-end software engineer of which a minimum of 3 years are as a senior back-end software engineer
• The candidate must have 3+ years of experience developing back-end systems in Python, preferably using the Django Rest Framework
• The candidate must have tangible experience in conceptualizing, designing, deploying and maintaining commercial-grade software from scratch
• The candidate must have experience in deploying Restful APIs and Microservices
• The candidate must have experience in using docker and queue systems such as Celery
• The candidate must be Kenyan, but candidates who are residents of Kenya with work authorization are preferred
• If the candidate is located in Kenya the candidate should be open to working in person.

Benefits

• Salary: N1,000,000 - N1,500,000 Monthly (competitive)
• Health Insurance
• A supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.