Software Engineer : Lead product planning, mentor peers, write exemplary code, manage projects end-to-end, and ensure code quality with 6+ years in Python (Django) experience.
Description
In this role, you will :
- Hit the ground running - Gather up-to-date and in-depth understanding of the dubizzle code base and technologies stack within weeks;
- Lead planning sessions around new product features, deliver detailed roll-out / roll-back strategies for releases.
- Research and apply industry trends as part of your daily work;
- Create unit tests in accordance with our established standards to cover assigned work;
- Write and maintain exemplary code following dubizzle’s programming practices;
- Actively contribute in post-release maintenance issues;
- Develop elegant solutions for complex problems;
- Pioneer reliability and efficiency of our current code base, platforms and / or core systems;
- Impact on the direction and scope of dubizzle’s technical vision within your stream;
- Work in a mentoring capacity within a peer-programming environment and provide guidance on tasks, irrespective of complexity or scale;
- Code review all major pull requests, defining programming standards and providing constructive feedback.
- Design and delivery of multiple REST based APIs and previous exposure to Service Oriented Architecture;
- Capacity to push back requirements when incomplete;
- Handle the entire software development life cycle, end to end;
- Lead product planning meetings and architect solutions within your stream;
- Liaise with the other back end engineers within your product stream, the QA team, design team and your Tech Team Lead;
- Liaise with other tech teams to share innovations from your stream.
Requirements
6+ years of professional back-end software engineering experience in Python (Django);Experience with Cloud hosted infrastructure and Technologies; AWS preferred;Prior experience with Kubernetes & Docker will earn you brownie points;Experience working on high-traffic and large-scale web products is preferred;Experience with web infrastructure, SOA, distributed systems, performance analysis, search infrastructure;Been on at least one “death march” and know exactly why some things are to be avoided;Strong understanding of design patterns including asynchronous programming, queuing, logging, security and persistence;Mastery of different caching layers and strategies including memcached;Good understanding of build process management and continuous integration;Mastery of testing methodologies (unit tests, component tests, integration tests, etc.);Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; This is an absolute must, we have heated debates around complicated subjects and you will be expected to lead conversations around them.
Benefits
A fast-paced, high-performing team.
Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities
Competitive Tax-free Salary
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Annual Air Ticket Allowance
Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the Emirates
Rewards & Recognitions
Learning & Development
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