About the Role:

Senior software developers are responsible for designing, testing, and implementing new and updated software programs. They take on a managerial role and lead the development team with all software development tasks. Their job is to ensure all projects are completed on time and to company specifications

Key responsibilities:

 

– Writing production-ready clean code that is easily testable, easily understood by other developers, and accounts for edge cases and errors. Producing self-documenting and well-formatted code with best practices, patterns, security, and performance in mind.  

– Understanding the testing pyramid, writing and prioritizing unit tests in accordance with it, and higher-level tests.  

– Quickly identifying the source of a problem and being proficient at using systematic debugging to diagnose all issues. Being proficient in finding and resolving issues in multithreaded and multi-process environments.  

– Reviewing the code, architecture, and other software deliverables of the team members and other teams within the company.  

– Participating in system-level architecture creation and decisions and anticipate future use cases and make design decisions that minimize the cost of future changes.  

– Analyzing and understanding the demands and expectations of the users and stakeholders.  

– Analyzing and understanding the purpose, requirements, and functionalities of the software you are working on.  

– Making rational, logical decisions and defending them to your peers, superiors, and stakeholders.

Key results: 

– Code designed by company, team and industry standards and works as specified with minimal defects.  

– Code that is fulfilling both functional and non-functional requirements.  

– Code is delivered with a predetermined and agreed-upon percentage of test coverage.  

– Functionality is always tested for edge cases as well as happy paths before merging.  

– Resolving issues in complex architectural styles in a multi-environmental setup.  

– Participating in all phases of the software engineering selection process.  

– Transferring knowledge to team members and other colleagues (coaching and mentorship).  

Key qualifications:  

– Proven previous work experience as a backend developer.  

– Expert level knowledge in one of the Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI.  

– Familiarity with front-end technologies, such as JavaScript and HTML5.

– Proficient in database management and design, with the ability to optimise queries and translate business requirements into effective data models.

– Nice to have practical knowledge and experience with design and architectural patterns.  

– Experience in distributed systems, event driven systems.

– Possession of comprehensive professional theoretical knowledge, practical experience in programming with at least 5 years.  

– Knowledge/experience working with git, knowledge of at least one branching strategy.  

– Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, experience with one of the popular tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, CircleCI, etc.)  

– Understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience in one of the “big three” cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). AWS is a plus.  

– Proactivity in staying informed about industry best practices relevant to the product’s domain.

– Independent problem-solving as well as collaborative resolution of issues with peers.

– Confident in articulating ideas and issues clearly in front of peers, stakeholders, and POs.  

– The ability to communicate fluently in the field of profession  

– Well developed communication skills in general  

Independent learning and the ability to learn from mentors. Keen to mentor other developers.

– Result-driven approach focused on delivering user value.  

– Team orientation.

– Eagerness for continuous personal and professional development and growth; being open for feedback receiving and sharing in a constructive way.

– Capable of adjusting to changing project requirements, priorities, and team dynamics.

Synami is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity.