Backend Software Engineer (Python)

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Hi! We’re EveryoneSocial, the #1 employee advocacy platform in the world. We’re used by Amazon, NVIDIA, Meta and others to activate their employees as marketers, to share company news and updates on social media. Word of mouth for the 21st century.  

EveryoneSocial is a startup, we’re profitable, and shipping high-quality, innovative products is our #1 priority. If you’re interested in joining a small, experienced team working on software used by hundreds of thousands of people around the world we'd love to talk!

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a fully remote role, but you must be located in the United States.

We’re looking for someone who is excited about writing fast, test-driven, clean, maintainable, and reusable code. Our platform is hosted on AWS Serverless technologies including Lambda, DynamoDB, and AppSync GraphQL—so prior experience is essential.

You’ll be entrusted with designing and maintaining robust, high-performance services while collaborating closely with other teams across our org. You’ll also play a vital role in driving our engineering standards, improving tooling and processes, and championing best practices in code quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure
• Debug and troubleshoot production services across our AWS Serverless stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, AppSync, etc.)
• A focus on coding standards and code quality -- a desire to have great test coverage to enable continuous delivery
• Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate with remote teams, share ideas and present concepts effectively
• Self-starter, you enjoy moving at a fast pace, shipping software that improves the user experience and constantly improving your work with little supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years minimum of professional experience with Python
• Experience with AWS services (AppSync, Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB, API Gateway)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field a plus
• Experience at a startup (<50 employees) a plus
• Familiarity with API design and data modeling
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
• React/full-stack experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills, resourcefulness, and a willingness to ask questions
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, vision coverage contribution
• Flexible time off
• 401K with company matching