Senior Software Engineer - Python & React (temporary Wfh)

ZigZag is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team!

Our client is seeking a talented individual to work as a Senior Software Developer. You will be a full stack developer, comfortable reviewing code and making architectural decisions. Unit testing and refactoring is the norm in your day to day development activities. Educating and mentoring less skilled team members should come naturally.

Why is this role exciting?

Opportunity to work with the latest technology building solutions for some of the largest companies in the world.

You are happy coding day to day in React and Python

You are curious and want to be involved in building technology solutions to help improve AI.

You have the "You build it you run it" mindset. So do we.

Responsibilities:

Taking high level business requirements and producing technical specifications, architecture designs, and ultimately code.

Development of production quality code. Understanding and implementing design patterns. Writing unit tests.

Participating in product requirement and design reviews

Ability to work independently and with other Developers, QA Engineers, and Product Managers.

Ensuring the highest level of technical quality, security, scalability, and stability in all products and teams that you are a part of.

Mentoring more junior engineers through code reviews and 1-2-1 sessions.

Qualifications and Skills:

7+ years of experience developing full stack web-based software using modern open source technologies.

5+ years of development experience with Python

3+ years of experience developing using React

3+ years of experience with MongoDB (Good to have)

Understand the importance of Code reviews and use them in your current role.

Experienced with and currently using Test Driven Development

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes & Jenkins.

Willingness to learn new technologies.

Expertise in Problem solving and debugging complex systems.

Patient, flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure.

A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work.

Ability to work well within a team or alone.

Ability to work efficiently and accurately with minimal hands-on management.

Good verbal and written English communication skills.