Senior Backend Engineer

at  Understood

ABOUT UNDERSTOOD

Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. We raise awareness of the challenges and strengths of people who learn and think differently. Our resources help people navigate challenges, gain confidence, and find support and community so they can thrive.

Having a shared commitment to our values is a key factor in any hire we make. We have five core values:

• Continuously learn.
• Act with intention.
• Champion difference.
• Inspire change.
• Grow together.

Come be part of an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit that’s helping to shape the world for difference. Together, we can build a world where everyone can reach their full potential.
To learn more about Understood, please visit: www.understood.org.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate closely with product, app and frontend teams to define, implement, and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power Understood’s mobile application and essential site functionality
• Own your work across the entire software development lifecycle, from early stage architecture/planning through to development and deployment
• Leverage your expertise in Python, Django and SQL to architect and implement efficient and scalable backend services
• Utilize Datadog for monitoring, alerting and analytics to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuously improving development processes and best practices
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in mobile development, advocating for adopting new tools and practices that can enhance our development process and product offerings