Hybrid Python Developer IV

at SurePayroll

• Job title: Python Developer IV
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $111,300 - $174,900 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Django, Docker, EC2, Jenkins, MySQL, Postgres, Python, Redis
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Full Stack Developer proficient in Python and Django for Paychex, enhancing web applications and backend services in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Python and Django
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality backend solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems
• Optimize backend performance and scalability to support high-traffic applications
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing backend systems
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Stay current with backend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services
• Ensure backend systems adhere to security best practices and data protection standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years in backend software development with a strong focus on Python and Django
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable backend architectures
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch
• Strong proficiency in Python and Django
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery, Redis)
• Solid understanding of MVC architecture and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Knowledge of database optimization and query performance tuning
• Proficiency with AWS infrastructure and deployment practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or BitBucket Pipelines
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.