Senior Python Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Platform)

Job Description

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

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply for the role of Senior Python Engineer . We're seeking exceptional talent to work on immersive client projects that will challenge and hone your skills

• Advanced English language proficiency is required for the role.

Technical Skills (Must-haves)

• 5+ years of experience ¡
• Python ¡ for designing and developing complex software solutions
• Familiarity with AWS serverless service (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

A happy team makes all the difference. That’s why we offer:

• 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!

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.