Senior/Team Lead Back-end Developer (Python)

About Us:
 

Soft Pear is a leader in virtual companionship, utilizing Generative AI to create highly personalized and engaging user experiences. Our technology is distinguished by features like advanced memory capabilities, content and multimedia generation, setting new standards for personal interaction through AI.
We're building uncensored AI technology designed to solve the problem of loneliness and boredom through innovative chatbot product (both mobile and web platforms).
 

About the Role:

We are looking for a Back-end developer to join our team.
 

Referral program:

Do you know someone who would be perfect for this role? Participate in our referral program and earn a bonus ranging from $300 to $1,500 for successful recommendations! 
 

Requirements:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in Python;
• Experience with high-traffic systems handling thousands of requests per minute;
• In-depth understanding of the product aspect and the ability to propose enhancements;
• Experience with PostgreSQL, FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB;
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and multithreading;
• Solid understanding of WebSocket.
  
  Technology Stack:
• Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy (PostgreSQL);
• Celery & Celery Beat, asyncio, asyncpg, aiohttp;
• Redis (cache, queue, pubsub) or Pika + RabbitMQ (queue, pubsub);
• Websocket, Uvicorn, AWS S3, Firebase, Docker, Kubernetes, DockerSwarm.
   

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the product team to develop new features;
• Maintain and update existing functionality;
• Implement and optimize modern technologies;
• Integrate with payment systems;
• Work with mobile applications, including push notification delivery.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AI and startups.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• Work-life balance that includes 20 working days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 10 national holidays;
• Company-sponsored learning opportunities;
• English courses provided;
• Referral bonuses up to 1500$ for a successful recommendations;
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a top product;
• Collaborative and supportive team culture;
• The opportunity to work on diverse and challenging tasks. 
  
  Career growth opportunity:
• The plan is to expand the team, so it's a position that can be quickly promoted to a team lead role.

 If you are ready to join a dynamic team and leverage your skills in a project with great potential, we would be delighted to welcome you aboard!