Senior Django/Python Software Engineer

Employer
CapeZero
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
Oct 07, 2024
Closes
Oct 12, 2024
Ref
2833415571
Discipline
Engineering, Software
Position Type
Engineer
Specialty
Alternative Fuels
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate, Other Corporate
CapeZero () is a new cleantech startup making an impact at the intersection of clean energy, finance, and technology. We provide renewable energy companies and investors with smarter navigation solutions for financing their solar, wind, and storage projects. We're a US-based mission-driven organization that operates at a fast pace. We value innovation, collaboration, diversity, and transparency.

CapeZero is looking for a high-performing Django/Python Software Engineer to join our small team. As a backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building and improving our digital platform. You will work closely with financial modeling experts, other software engineers, product designers, and other stakeholders to build a robust backend system.

At CapeZero, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative and meaningful projects that have a positive impact on the planet.

Responsibilities

Defining features and implementation specifications based on business requirements, working closely with the founders

Understand the nuances of project finance and translate modeling needs to a robust backend data model and hence APIs that power the platform

Identifying enhancements and modifications that improve product quality

Fixing bugs, adding automated unit tests, and improving the usability/design of the APIs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain web-based software applications using Django/Python.

Design and implement data models and build on top of PostgreSQL

Develop highly available and scalable RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF)

Help maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github Actions

Participate in code reviews, bug triage, and provide feedback on technical designs.

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and learning for oneself and team members.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing web-based applications using Python and Django.

In-depth experience with Django Rest Framework (DRF).

High proficiency in Git, Docker, and Linux systems.

Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (specifically React).

Knowledge of database design, SQL optimization, and NoSQL databases

Strong understanding of software testing and test-driven development

Experience with modern DevOps practices, such as continuous integration, delivery, and deployment. Experience with Fly, Railway, Render, or other modern cloud platforms preferred.

Some experience with Pandas will be very handy.

Nice-to-haves:

Previous experience working on a B2B SaaS product

Knowledge of a CSS preprocessor (LESS/Sass)

Experience with E2E QA/Testing using

You've built something cool on your own because you enjoy doing what you do

Open source contributions

University degree in Computer Science or related engineering field

Passion for renewable energy and sustainability, and the desire to make a positive impact on the world

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for domestic and international travel

Dynamic and fast-paced work environment to grow in your career and make an impact.

Remote work/work from home

Paid Time Off

Please respond with the following three important things:

A short Cover Letter describing why this role is a good fit for you

A link to your Github / relevant work we can review online

A Resume (and LinkedIn profile if you have one)

Also, putting the words "Django 4.2 is an LTS release" in your cover letter will let us know that you took the time to read this post and paid good attention to detail.