Checkr
StaffSoftwareEngineer
“Staff Software Engineer at Checkr. Skills: Python, AWS, Microservices, REST APIs. Own product development. Design new systems”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written), Availability to work a hybrid schedule in Santiago, Chile (3 days per week in-office), 10+ years of industry experience as a software engineer, Significant experience working with Python, Hands-on experience with AWS, Understanding of microservice architecture infrastructure, Familiarity with Kubernetes, Experience designing and implementing REST APIs, Experience with CI/CD, Experience working with data stores such as Postgres, MongoDB, Experience with Git, GitLab or Github and PR/MR review process
Nice to Have
Leadership skills, Passion for mentoring more junior engineers, Experience with running Scrum rituals (sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review and retrospective), Passion for optimizing services for scale and speed, Great desire to learn, collaborate, improve, and innovate, A-player mindset with a bias for action
What You'll Do.
Own product development
Manage project priorities
Deliver performant code
Deliver reliable code
Deliver scalable code
Oversee integration of background check solutions
Develop identity verification platform
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with other engineers; Collaborate with product manager; Collaborate with brilliant minds; Collaborate
Communication Scope
Advanced English proficiency
Process & Methodology
Manage project priorities, Manage deadlines, Manage deliverables
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