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Principal Backend Software Engineer, Python

💰 $170,000 - $230,000 📅 10/13/2022

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Job Description

Oxygen is a modern digital banking platform designed for the 21st-century
economy, tailored to meet the unique needs of today's digital native consumers
and small businesses (freelancers, solopreneurs and modern SMBs). We are a
multi-award winning (Best Overall Fintech App, Best Digital Bank), hyper-
growth company. We believe beauty lies in simplicity, from design to utility,
and build our ever-growing product suite with this in mind. And we’re just
getting started. At Oxygen, we’re focused on lifting up those who dare to push
boundaries and redefine what's possible by delivering on our promise to be a
more fair financial partner. The next generation building the future is
writing their own rules and shattering expectations. So are we. For those who
reject the status quo, welcome to Banking for the Extraordinary. Let's create
the future. We are looking for an experienced backend software development
engineer with advanced Python (we use Django framework) skills to help build
new financial products and maintain and extend existing ones. At Oxygen, you
will be involved in both the product vision and execution. If you enjoy
working in highly collaborative and fast-paced environment this is the job for
you. You Will: Solve ambiguous and complex problems. Clarify technical
requirements and provide accurate estimates. Mentor, grow, and lead a team of
engineers. Drive and set a high bar for software development processes,
documentation, and testing. Collaborate and communicate well with technical
and non-technical stakeholders. Roll up your sleeves alongside the team and
assist with backend development You Have: Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science or related field. 7+ years professional software development
experience in developing and maintaining high availability distributed
software systems. Experience and deep knowledge of AWS technologies at scale
in a production environment. Experienced with Continuous Integration and
Deployment processes. Strong server-side development experience in Python,
preferably with Django framework. Strong experience in identifying and
resolving root cause of software defects. Experience in mentoring and leading
a group of engineers to solve complex problems. Able to write and enforce
logical and maintainable code. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to effectively communicate and work remotely with cross regions, cross
cultural, and geographically dispersed teams. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Good knowledge and
experience in Java and Javascript. Full stack software development experience.
Previous experience working for a fintech company/startup. Previous experience
working at a fast-pace startup. Perks and Benefits Competitive salary based on
experience. Equity in a high growth Fintech startup. Fully remote (we were
remote before it was cool) Medical, dental, and vision insurance and HSA. Paid
time off, sick leaves, COVID sick leave, paid maternal leave, and paid
paternal leave. 401(K) and retirement planning. A great startup in banking
with proven growth potential. Lots of autonomy and massive career growth
opportunities for the go getters. The coolest coworkers you could ever dream
of. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status. Oxygen is backed by Runa Capital, Y Combinator and other leading
fintech investors. For more information, visit www.oxygen.us and follow us on
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Banking services provided by The Bancorp
Bank, Member FDIC. At this moment, we are not able to sponsor any new H1b work
visa or Green Card applications. H1b transfer might be possible subject to
company policies.