Nitro
document productivity
SeniorPythonEngineer
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“Senior Python Engineer at Nitro. Skills: Python, backend software development, REST API design, cloud-native applications, CI/CD, AI/LLM tooling. Design and build scalable, production-ready Python services and REST APIs for document processing, workflow automation, and AI integration. Own features across the complete lifecycle: from technical spec and architecture to deployment and production support”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive better business outcomes through 100% digital document processes and fast, efficient workflows; Maximise development speed and quality; Ensuring reliable and frequent releases
Industry & Context.
Solutions-focused mindset; Excellence in execution; Innovative, top-quality results
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years’ professional experience in backend software development with Python as a primary language, Python engineering skills: OOP, async patterns, REST API design, and clean architecture, Demonstrated experience with agentic coding workflows and AI-assisted development from spec to production, Experience using SQL & NoSQL databases like Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS or Azure using Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code, Experience with a modern Web/API Framework like FastAPI, Litestar, Robyn, Django DRF, Experience with asynchronous background processing patterns and workflow orchestration, including AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, SQS, Argo Workflows, Azure Functions, Celery and other related event-driven architectures, Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices, understanding of testing practices and quality engineering, Excellent communication skills and experience working in a collaborative agile team, Comfortable working at pace in a dynamic, fast-moving product environment
Nice to Have
DynamoDB, FastAPI, AWS Lambda, Experience building AI or LLM-powered production applications (OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG pipelines), Familiarity with MCP servers, no-code workflow automation platforms, or document processing APIs, Experience with PDF processing libraries or document manipulation at scale, Full-stack experience with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, Infrastructure-as-code experience, especially Terraform, Experience in a fast-paced startup or innovation team environment
What You'll Do.
Design and build scalable
production-ready Python services and REST APIs for document processing
Own features across the complete lifecycle: from technical spec and architecture to deployment and production support
Leverage agentic coding workflows and AI-assisted development tools
Build and integrate with MCP servers and no-code automation tooling
Develop and maintain robust automated test suites
Stay current with the latest developments in Python
and document automation technologies
Apply CI/CD practices throughout the development process
contribute to technical standards
and mentor junior engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering Managers, Product, and peer engineers; Experience working in a collaborative agile team; Share knowledge; Contribute to technical standards; Mentor more junior engineers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
About Us Nitro is a global document productivity company accelerating digital transformation in a world that demands the ability to work from anywhere, anytime, on any device. As a global player in the eSign and workflow productivity market, Nitro enables organisations to drive better business outcomes through 100% digital document processes and fast, efficient workflows. The Nitro Productivity Platform offers comprehensive SaaS business solutions, including highly secure eSigning and e-ID, powerful PDF productivity and industry-leading analytics, all supported by a superior customer success team. Nitro has over 3 million licensed users and 13,000+ Business Customers in more than 150 countries, including over 68% of the Fortune 500 and three of the Fortune 10. Nitro is headquartered in San Francisco with nine global hubs. How We Work We aim to create an environment where talented individuals are empowered to excel. How we collaborate, innovate, and engage with one another is important to us. Our work is driven by 5 key principles: One team, One mission Our collective dedication to Nitro’s mission defines us. Together, we are building an environment where everyone feels like a valued part of something bigger than themselves. Own it We take full ownership of our actions and decisions. We empower one another to lead with confidence, creativity, and a solutions-focused mindset. Accountable to our customers We are dedicated to our customers and take our commitments seriously. We do what we say we are going to do. Excellence in execution Driven by passion and precision, we exemplify excellence in our delivery with innovative, top-quality results. Be bold, fail fast, learn faster We learn as we grow, dare to try, and bravely question. We are not chasing perfection but forever iterating towards it. These guiding values shape our approach to work, fostering a culture where everyone is inspired to contribute their best. Why Nitro Engineering Engineering is a critical function
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