Cross-Functional Backend Developer (Python/Laravel Focus)
About Us: We're a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to solving complex marketing challenges and building scalable solutions that drive our company forward. We value creativity, continuous learning, and a passion for technology. We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with diverse technologies.
The Role: As a Cross-Functional Backend Developer, you'll be a critical member of our development team. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing robust backend services that power our applications and data-driven insights. You'll work closely with our internal and overseas teams to integrate systems, optimize data pipelines, and build scalable solutions that deliver outstanding user experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
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Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services using Laravel and/or Python.
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Database Management: Manage and optimize MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. Leverage Google BigQuery for large-scale data analytics and reporting.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to seamlessly integrate systems and ensure efficient data flow.
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Problem Solving: Apply your expertise to solve complex business problems with data-driven solutions, improving performance and user experience.
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System Maintenance: Update and maintain existing systems, ensuring they're efficient, adaptable, and aligned with evolving requirements.
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Technical Excellence: Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to best practices. Participate in code reviews and contribute to our team's knowledge growth.
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Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends in database technologies, backend development, and cloud services to keep our solutions cutting-edge.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree (or Equivalent Experience): Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
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Proven Experience: 3+ years of software development experience, demonstrating strong proficiency in PHP (Laravel), Python, or a similar object-oriented language.
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Database Expertise: Deep understanding of relational databases (MySQL), including schema design, optimization, and administration.
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BigQuery Familiarity: Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery or comparable large-scale data analytics platforms.
Preferred Skills:
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Additional Database Skills: Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other database technologies.
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Cloud Prowess: Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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DevOps Mindset: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines.
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Open-Source Contributions: Demonstrated engagement with the open-source community.
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Front-End Familiarity: Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
What We Offer:
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Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer a salary package commensurate with your experience and skills.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, and a flexible work environment to support your well-being.
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Growth Opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development.
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Collaborative Culture: A supportive and inclusive team environment that values your contributions.
Join Our Team:
If you're a passionate backend developer who loves databases and problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build the future!
Location: Covington, LA - Hybrid