Senior Software Engineer - Python

About Builder.ai

We’re on a mission to make software building so easy everyone can do it – regardless of their background, tech knowledge or budget. We’ve already helped thousands of entrepreneurs, small businesses and even global brands, like the BBC, Makro and Pepsi achieve their software goals and we’ve only just started.

Builder.ai was voted as one of 2023’s ‘Most Innovative Companies in AI’ by Fast Company, and won Europas 2022 ‘Scaleup of the Year’. Our team has grown to over 800 people across the world and our recent announcement of $250m Series D funding (and partnership with Microsoft) means there’s never been a more exciting time to become a Builder.

Life at Builder.ai

At Builder.ai we encourage you to experiment! Each role at Builder.ai has unlimited opportunities to learn, progress and challenge the status quo. We want you to help us become even better at supporting our customers and take AI app building to new heights.

Our global team is diverse, collaborative and exceptionally talented. We hire people for their differences but all unite with our shared belief in Builder’s HEARTT values: (Heart, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Respect, Trust and Transparency) and a let’s-get-stuff-done attitude.

In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a range of great perks, from hybrid working and a discretionary variable pay or commision scheme, to employee stock options, generous paid leave, and trips abroad #WhatWillYouBuild

About the role
We are seeking a Python Software Engineer to design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions. You will be part of a cross-functional team working on the full software development life cycle, from idea conception to production deployment, with a focus on backend technologies.

As a Python Software Engineer, your expertise in Python and Django will be essential for developing efficient, secure, and maintainable applications. Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is also valuable, and familiarity with FastAPI is a bonus. If you're passionate about building robust systems, solving complex technical problems, and working in an Agile environment, we’d love to meet you.

Why you should join
This role provides the opportunity to engage with impactful projects that improve the platform's capabilities and user experience. You'll take ownership of solving intricate problems, architecting systems, and implementing innovative solutions. If you're comfortable exploring new technologies, adapting quickly, and working in a fast-paced environment, this role will be a great fit for you.

You'll be responsible for

• Write clean, reusable, and testable Python/Django code
• Design and implement high-performance, low-latency backends
• Ensure the security, scalability, and efficiency of backend systems
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment processes
• Optimize application performance and resolve scalability challenges
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including QA, DevOps, PMs, and other developers
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for new features and system components

• Proven experience as a Python Developer with an emphasis on backend development
• Strong proficiency with Python and web frameworks like Django, FastAPI, etc.
• System design experience in architecting and scaling applications
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is advantageous
• Working knowledge of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and web servers (e.g., Nginx, Apache)
• Solid knowledge of CS fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments