hotskills.tech

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Role SummaryOur client, a well-known nonprofit organization with a strong reputation and low employee turnover, is seeking a Lead or Principal Software Engineer to support the modernization of a flagship SaaS platform. This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, high-performance systems that serve a global user base. The organization offers strong benefits and retirement programs and provides an opportunity to work on meaningful, mission-driven technology initiatives. This role does not include direct people management but requires senior-level technical expertise and mentorship capabilities. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement complex backend systems and platform featuresContribute to architecture decisions and technical strategyDevelop scalable APIs and services supporting high-volume applicationsOptimize performance, scalability, and reliability of systems handling large-scale trafficConduct code reviews and enforce best practices for code qualityMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidanceCollaborate cross-functionally to translate product requirements into technical solutionsSupport development of distributed systems, search capabilities, and data processing pipelinesRequired Qualifications7+ years of professional software development experienceStrong to expert-level proficiency in Python (modern versions, including type hinting, dataclasses, multiprocessing concepts)Strong experience with Django (architecture, ORM, templating)Experience designing and building secure, scalable APIs (OpenAPI experience preferred)Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, JSON fields, and full-text searchExperience working with cloud platforms and distributed systems/microservices architecturesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to operate at a Lead or Principal technical level (hands-on contributor)Must currently reside in the Columbus, Ohio metro areaPreferred QualificationsExperience with Django Ninja, Pydantic, or similar frameworks (e.g., Flask)Prior experience with JavaExperience integrating AI tools and frameworks into development workflowsExposure to complex data models, metadata systems, or large-scale content platformsCompensation & Work ModelSalary up to $160,000 annuallyHybrid schedule: 3 days per week in-officeNo relocation assistance providedH1B visa sponsorship availableStrong benefits package, including retirement offeringsStable, low-turnover work environmentAdditional ConsiderationsCandidates must already live in the Columbus, Ohio metro areaCandidates considering relocation independently should demonstrate strong ties or commitment to the areaPreference for candidates with stable work history (no frequent job changes) job perk: Posted At: 4 days ago, job perk: Salary: 125K–160K a year, job perk: Schedule Type: Full-time, job perk: Qualifications: No degree mentioned