Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Backend Focused)
Software Mind Americas · San Jose
Job description
About the role
Software Mind is looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus. You will design, build, and operate scalable backend services that power core business workflows and data‑driven products, while also contributing to a modest front‑end layer when needed.
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement reliable, scalable backend services and data pipelines.
- Develop and maintain applications primarily using Python and SQL.
- Drive engineering best practices around testing, code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Improve system observability and resolve production issues.
- Build data ingestion services using APIs and batch file processing.
- Modernize legacy workflows by replacing manual or spreadsheet‑driven processes with automated systems.
- Create internal dashboards and real‑time operational services.
- Automate manual investigations and enable self‑service for stakeholders.
- Enhance monitoring, alerting, and data‑quality checks across pipelines.
- Collaborate with product, analytics, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
- Contribute to architecture decisions, technical direction, and roadmap planning.
- Support the front‑end layer (~30%) using HTML, HTMX, Jinja templates, and Python‑based rendering.
Required profile
- Senior‑level experience in backend and full‑stack development.
- Strong proficiency in English (written and oral) at B2‑C1 level.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
Required skills
- Python
- SQL
- AWS
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Snowflake
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- RESTful APIs
- GraphQL
- Microservices architecture
- Apache Airflow
- HTML
- HTMX
- Jinja templates
- Excel
What we offer
- Competitive salary paid in US Dollars.
- Flexible schedules and authentic work‑life balance.
- Opportunities for continuing education.
- Birthday celebrations and a supportive workplace culture.
- Recognition as a Great Place To Work certified company.
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Software Mind Americas
San Jose