Hybrid Backend Software Developer

at Powtoon - a Visual Native company

• Job title: Backend Software Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Django, Docker, JavaScript, Linux, MySQL, Postgres, Python, SQL, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel

About the role

• Backend Developer improving server-side code for a video creation platform in Tel Aviv. Collaborate with frontend teams and optimize APIs for seamless integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve server-side code, ensuring maintainability and scalability.
• Develop and maintain different types of APIs, facilitating seamless data exchange with external and internal services.
• Optimize database structures and queries (mostly SQL) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Ensure secure data handling, and adherence to best practices.
• Implement robust testing protocols, such as unit and integration tests, to maintain code quality.
• Collaborate with frontend and computer graphics teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side functionality.
• Design complex pipelines for video rendering, audio synthesising (including with AI).
• Troubleshoot and debug applications in production to maintain system reliability and address performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews, promoting best practices and supporting the professional growth of team members.
• Document technical processes to provide clear references for current and future development.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, bringing fresh ideas to enhance the platform and improve development workflows.

Requirements

• 3-4 years substantial experience in Python.
• Substantial experience with a web framework (Django or FastAPI - advantage).
• Substantial experience with relational databases (Postgres or Mysql - advantage).
• 3+ years experience in server side development.
• Full proficiency in English (Written and Spoken) - MUST
• Understanding of the HTTP protocol and RESTful APIs.
• Command of Linux/UNIX environment (shell, scripting, tools).
• Knowledge and understanding of OOP and most common Design Patterns.
• Hands-on experience and understanding of a clean application architecture.
• Passionate about Testing (Unit and Integration Testing).
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate.
• Advantages:
• Experience with agile, TDD and Continuous Integration.
• Hands-on experience with JS, HTML, CSS.
• Micro services architecture.
• Hands-on experience with docker.
• Self-motivated and driven team player.
• Out of the box thinker.
• Independent and responsible.
• Results oriented.
• Problem solver.