Backend Engineer, Tech Lead (Python, Django)
Business Area:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we’re the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Cloudera is looking for a Backend Engineer, Tech Lead (Python, Django) to join the Data Visualization team and help drive development of Cloudera’s next-generation visual applications product. You will be responsible for designing, building, and delivering an application that accelerates user-driven data analytics from exploration to production. This role requires a customer-focused mindset and close collaboration with engineers, designers, docs, support, and product management.
We look for “The Startup Spark”, a desire to create new things, dive in wherever there’s a need, eagerness to make an impact as an individual and the willingness to learn new things. You must be self-motivated, innovative, and proactive. The role offers significant opportunities for growth.
As a Backend Engineer, Tech Lead (Python, Django) you will:
Be the technology leader and demonstrate ownership of critical platform services
Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning
Responsible for the design and architecture of the project
Responsible for quality, engineering and operational excellence for the team’s deliverables
Designing/developing web services with high availability and resiliency
Resolve defects/bugs during system testing, pre-production, production, and post release patches
Roughly 80% hands-on coding
Work cross-functionally with various teams: product management, various product lines, or business units to drive forward results
Act in a technical leadership capacity: Mentoring junior engineers, new team members, and applying technical expertise to challenging programming and design problems
We’re excited about you if you have:
7+ years of experience developing applications using Python and Django;
Experience building scalable, robust and secure Enterprise applications
Strong understanding of the Software design/architecture process
Self-driven and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship
Strong written and verbal communication skills
You may also have:
Experience with FastAPI
Experience with containerization (Kubernetes)
Experience with Linux
Experience building scalable, robust and secure Enterprise applications
Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCE, Azure)
Experience with building and deploying generative AI applications
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
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