Software Engineer - Python

at  Sokin

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - BACKEND DEVELOPMENT – PYTHON

This is an opportunity for a dynamic professional with 5-8 years IT experience including 5+ years on Python Language. We want you to be a self-driven go-getter, with a strong appetite for learning and analytical mind. You must have an eye for detail, should be able to think outside the box, and willing to walk the extra mile to make it happen.
This role offers immense growth opportunities, as well as a unique opportunity of working with a like-minded team where you can see your work and contributions being applied!

ABOUT US

Sokin is a leading B2B financial services provider that enables global payments and receivables for businesses. Our mission: make cross-border transactions cheaper, faster and more transparent – at the best wholesale exchange rate.
We’re a new-age payments solution aiming to empower business trade cross-border with ease, with greater speed, and at reduced cost. Our clients can hold, send, receive and exchange over 75 currencies at a fixed rate through a single access point, as well as benefit from SokinPay’s integrated payment acceptance functionality. With a global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are rapidly becoming one of the biggest names in modern remittance.
Sokin has a rapidly increasing client base ranging from sports & entertainment to logistics, travel and more. We have grand plans and are looking to add to our already brilliant team to help us achieve our goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of work experience as a Python Developer preferably in Banking / Financial Services industry
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience in Python Development.
• Understanding of the frameworks connected to Python, such as Flask, FastAPI etc.
• The ability to work independently on Project as well as in a team.
• Understanding of front-end technologies, code versioning tools and server-side languages.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with relevant teams and departments.
• Capacity to think creatively and present innovative ideas and solutions that address contemporary trends.
• Good Problem-Solving Skills.
• Experience in AWS deployed solutions.
• Understanding of the shell scripting and SQL
  Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.
  Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process

In this role you will be part of a product development team. Your primary focus will be the writing high performance and responsive application code. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements into the application; therefore, understanding of front-end technologies is desirable. You will be required to:

• Write effective, scalable code using Python.
• Apply optimised coding standards to improve the performance and error handling.
• Test and debug the application.
• Build new third-party integrations.
• Troubleshoot application events.
• Manage the pipelines in AWS.
• Co-ordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions.