Senior Back End Developer

About AndelaAndela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.

At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We’re excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you’ll have access to a multitude of exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!

Our roles are typically filled at lightning speed, so if you’re considering applying, get your application in quickly!

Andela´s Benefits:-- 100% full-time!-- 100% long-term!-- 100% payment in USD

Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering• 5+ years of experience working as a Software Engineer, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment• You have strong expertise with the following:• Python• SQL/MySQL/Postgres/Oracle• RDBMS and database design• Linux/UNIX• Implementing and building APIs• Leading and growing teams of fellow engineers at all stages in their careers• A history of taking projects through the entire software development lifecycle from inception to delivery as a leader

Nice to have skills:● Flask and Kafka

Important: This is a fully Remote opportunity for one of our esteemed clients.

● Working days: You will be working from Monday to Friday(days off will be Saturday and Sunday)

● The required overlap: 6 hours overlaps with UTC -5 (9am to 6pm)

● Contract Estimated Duration: 12 months (renewable)

At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination, as stated above.

Andela is home for all. Come as you are.

Key Skills

• Backend
• Linux
• Python
• SQL