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Backend Software Engineer (Python/Django) - Hybrid - HIRING IN BETHLEHEM / LEHIGH VALLEY PA REGION

Got Seats, LLC • Pennsylvania, US • On-site

$35 - $45 / HOUR Apply Now
Posted on: 27th February, 2025
Employment Type: Full-time and Contractor

Job Description

This role is primarily hybrid with occasional (up to twice per month) meetings in Bethlehem, PA.

We are a small but passionate team building a ticket resale marketplace (similar to StubHub or SeatGeek). We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated software engineer to join our team as a full time contractor. This role is primarily hybrid with occasional (up to twice per month) meetings in Bethlehem, PA.

Our culture:

We are a fast-paced and laser focused startup. To be successful here, our values should resonate strongly with you:
• We move fast, disagree and commit when necessary, and value results over process.
• Accountability, ownership, and impact are core to our daily work.
• Communication is crucial. We collaborate to build the best possible solutions.
• We roll our sleeves up and step outside our comfort zone to ensure the job gets done.

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain the backend of our Site using Python and Django.
• Implement best practice Python/Django patterns and standards.
• Write and maintain unit tests, with an appreciation for test-driven development.
• Work closely with the product team to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and integrate APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party services.
• Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement new features and improvements.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices.

Requirements:
• Located within 100 miles of Bethlehem, PA
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• At least 3 years of experience working with Python.
• Experience with Python type annotations and unit tests.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Familiarity with Git and experience with code reviews.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a distributed team.

Nice to Have:
• At least 1 year of experience working with Django.
• Experience at a startup.
• Experience in the ticket, concert, or sporting event industry.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) to collaborate with front-end developers or work full-stack
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker).

What We Offer:
• Primarily remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.
• Chance to be a part of a growing startup and make a significant impact on the development of our platform.

This is a contract position for up to 40 hours per week with a pay range $35 - $45 per hour, based on skills and experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:
• Python: 3 years (Required)
• RESTful API: 1 year (Required)
• SQL: 1 year (Required)
• Django: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

  • Accountability, ownership, and impact are core to our daily work
  • We roll our sleeves up and step outside our comfort zone to ensure the job gets done
  • Design, develop, and maintain the backend of our Site using Python and Django
  • Implement best practice Python/Django patterns and standards
  • Write and maintain unit tests, with an appreciation for test-driven development
  • Work closely with the product team to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
  • Develop and integrate APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party services
  • Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement new features and improvements
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices

Requirements

  • We move fast, disagree and commit when necessary, and value results over process
  • Located within 100 miles of Bethlehem, PA
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • At least 3 years of experience working with Python
  • Experience with Python type annotations and unit tests
  • Experience with RESTful API design and development
  • Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Familiarity with Git and experience with code reviews
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a distributed team
  • At least 1 year of experience working with Django
  • Experience at a startup
  • Experience in the ticket, concert, or sporting event industry
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React) to collaborate with front-end developers or work full-stack
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker)
  • Python: 3 years (Required)
  • RESTful API: 1 year (Required)
  • SQL: 1 year (Required)
  • Django: 1 year (Required)
  • Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Required)
Got Seats, LLC

Got Seats, LLC

Technology

Location

Pennsylvania, US

Job Type

Full-time and Contractor

Benefits

  • Primarily remote work environment
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment
  • Chance to be a part of a growing startup and make a significant impact on the development of our platform
  • This is a contract position for up to 40 hours per week with a pay range $35 - $45 per hour, based on skills and experience
  • Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

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