Software Engineer Ii

Kensho (S&P Global)

Cambridge, MA, US
Base: 130k-175k; bonus/equity: annual incentive bo...
2+ years saas application development experience
Proficiency in python, fastapi, or django
Experience with postgresql and opensearch
This role involves designing, developing, and deploying reliable, secure, and performant APIs within a highly scalable distributed system

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing, developing, and deploying reliable, secure, and performant APIs within a highly scalable distributed system.
  • Candidates will collaborate with Machine Learning, Product, and Infrastructure teams to solve hard problems using diverse perspectives.
  • The position offers top-of-market benefits including unlimited paid time off, 100% company-paid parental leave, and up to $20,000 in tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

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This role involves designing, developing, and deploying reliable, secure, and performant APIs within a highly scalable distributed system.

Salary

Base: 130k-175k; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus and equity plans eligible; Benefits: Top-of-market medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years SaaS application development experience
  • Proficiency in Python, FastAPI, or Django
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and OpenSearch
  • Knowledge of AWS EKS and container orchestration
  • Understanding of distributed system architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Celery and RabbitMQ message queues
  • Familiarity with Prometheus and Grafana monitoring
  • Strong code review and knowledge sharing skills
  • Ability to translate abstract business requirements
  • Open and honest communication style

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications
  • Sound reasoning about loosely-coupled systems performance
  • Proficiency with algorithms and data structures

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Not specified

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