Overview
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We’re passionate about delivering cutting-edge technology to some of the world’s top startups and companies, powered by diverse and empowered teams of technologists eager to drive change.
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer (Platform)
Join Us to Shape the Digital World.
We’re passionate about delivering cutting-edge technology to some of the world’s top startups and companies, powered by diverse and empowered teams of technologists eager to drive change.
As a female-led organization, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where everyone, regardless of their background, is treated with respect and equity.
We value people with strong technical skills who are collaborative, curious, results-driven, and take ownership.
We embrace people who want to be themselves, enjoy daily flexibility, and are eager to grow, learn, and make a difference wherever the opportunity arises.
Technical Skills (Must-haves)
- 5+ years of experience (Strict requirement)
- Python (Django) for designing and developing complex software solutions
- Familiarity with AWS serverless services (Cognito, ECS, Step Functions, S3, Lambda, IAM, etc.) for cloud infrastructure and services
- Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) for provisioning and managing cloud environments
- Jenkins / CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment
- Docker for containerization and seamless deployment
- SQL (Postgres) for data modeling and queries
- Microservices / distributed systems experience
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflow
- Agile methodology exposure
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional, Agile teams
- Strong communication skills to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ownership mindset with a passion for driving features end-to-end
- Curiosity and adaptability in learning and adopting new technologies
- Accountability, reliability, and dedication to team success
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute as a hands-on developer and code reviewer, delivering solutions in an Agile environment
- Design, develop, and maintain complex data workflows and solutions
- Facilitate architectural discussions and decisions across teams
- Drive infrastructure improvements and CI/CD practices for faster, more reliable delivery
- Establish best practices and standards around software development, security, and performance
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver new features and capabilities
Benefits
- Payment in USD
- A truly flexible work schedule
- Performance bonuses
- A Non-Working Pay Days Policy
- Learning Budget
- An opportunity for you to help create change in the industry
- And more!
Company and Culture
Athenaworks is an inclusive and safe organization that values your technical skills, work experience, collaboration abilities, and potential to grow in your career.
We proudly welcome self-taught individuals, as we focus solely on your ability to deliver exceptional work.
We will never consider any irrelevant personal or professional aspects of your life.
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