Python Developer (LeafTrade)

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Python Developer to join our Leaf Trade software development team in a dynamic startup environment.

What professional skills are essential to us?

• 5+ years of experience with Python development preferably in the product company;
• Experience with Django and FastApi (as a plus) frameworks;
• Excellent communication skills in English (Upper-Intermediate level+).

Team size and structure?

There are two teams, each with three engineers, and there is a DevOps specialist. One team focuses on general tasks, while the other team is responsible for integrations.

The main tech stack

• Database: PostgreSQL
• Document Store: Typesense, ElasticSearch
• Cache: Redis
• Queueing: Kafka (Red Panda), Celery
• Framework: Django, FastAPI
• AWS: EKS, ECS, RDS, ECR, OpenSearch, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, S3
• Local Development: Docker, Minikube, K9s, Kubernetes
• Version control: Git, Github

The conditions:

• Is there a trial period, and how long does it last? - Trial period lasts 3 months.
• Overtime, how often, and what is the approach to payment? - We compensate for overtime at the end of each month based on the actual hours worked.
• What is the work schedule? - Flexible working hours. But it’s essential to overlap with Chicago.
• Is it possible to work remotely? - There is an opportunity to work fully remotely, we are a remote-first company, and we don't have offices.
• What currency is the salary paid in, and what is the form of employment?
• Salary in dollars (employment under a B2B contract with the USA).
• The number of vacation days? - 20 working days per year.
• The number of sick leave days? - 3 days.
• Social package (medical insurance, other): Medical insurance becomes available after the trial period.

The process:

Interview in English? - Yes.

How many stages of the interview?

• Intro call with a recruiter (30-45 min);
• 1-hour interview with the VP of Engineering;
• 1-hour technical interview with the US team.