Senior Backend Developer

at  Starboard Recruitment

Starboard Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is searching for an experienced Senior Backend Developer (Python/Terraform/AWS/REST).
Our client is one of Vancouver’s top Series-A, freshly funded, AI-integrated, tech startups with an innovative platform completely disrupting their space. Headcount is ~70 and growing. Below is a list of desired qualifications. A detailed job description will be sent to qualified candidates along with invitation to speak further.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a rapidly evolving technology stack on a diverse set of platforms ranging from Django, Terraform for AWS infrastructure and others.
• Design and develop state-of-the-art approaches to solving complex and ambiguous problems using cloud based technologies.
• Take ownership of backend feature development and maintenance from ideation to deployment.
• Lead system design and architecture decisions for the product
• Propose innovative solutions to complex problems, considering scalability and maintainability for backend systems.
• Ensure backend services are secure, performant and scalable
• Manage processes to maintain SOC2 compliance
• Ensure code adheres to best practices, established patterns, and quality and performance standards
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., web, mobile) throughout the development lifecycle.
• Understand team dependencies and drive alignment across interconnected projects.
• Champion clean code practices within the team, ensuring code quality and maintainability for backend projects.
• Mentor junior developers in code quality and best practices specific to backend development.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in the backend development landscape.

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• Develop and manage a rapidly evolving technology stack on a diverse set of platforms ranging from Django, Terraform for AWS infrastructure and others.
• Design and develop state-of-the-art approaches to solving complex and ambiguous problems using cloud based technologies.
• Take ownership of backend feature development and maintenance from ideation to deployment.
• Lead system design and architecture decisions for the product
• Propose innovative solutions to complex problems, considering scalability and maintainability for backend systems.
• Ensure backend services are secure, performant and scalable
• Manage processes to maintain SOC2 compliance
• Ensure code adheres to best practices, established patterns, and quality and performance standards
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., web, mobile) throughout the development lifecycle.
• Understand team dependencies and drive alignment across interconnected projects.
• Champion clean code practices within the team, ensuring code quality and maintainability for backend projects.
• Mentor junior developers in code quality and best practices specific to backend development.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in the backend development landscape