WHO WE ARE

Left Field Labs is the creative technology agency that builds what’s next. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands to transform breakthrough technology into extraordinary human experiences. Since 2008, we’ve delivered end-to-end digital transformation services—from strategy to platform development to immersive experiences—for the biggest companies in the world, including Google, Amazon, and Meta.

WHAT WE DO

• Digital Experience: We architect seamless digital ecosystems that simplify complexity and drive measurable impact. Whether launching new platforms or evolving legacy systems, we strike the perfect balance between innovation and pragmatism
• Product Innovation: We build scalable platforms and products in lockstep with organizations, identifying and seizing new technology opportunities.
• Immersive: We create immersive, cross-media experiences that move beyond omnichannel thinking, blending digital, social, AI, and physical spaces to engage and delight.
• Applied AI: We transform AI from a tech tool to the infrastructure for business evolution—enhancing decision-making, unlocking new efficiencies, and expanding human capacity Our AI solutions power predictive intelligence, sharper decision-making, and game-changing innovation.
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WHO WE ARE SEEKING

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Software Engineer with a strong focus on Python development. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems that power our critical applications. You will work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements and user needs.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Python.
• Design and implement databases using both SQL and NoSQL architecture
• Setup CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions and Google Cloud Build
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across various backend systems and services.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development and Wagtail.
• Other Ad Hoc duties as assigned.
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