Software Engineer Ii

Kensho (S&P Global)

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

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and developing reliable, secure, and performant APIs within a highly scalable distributed system environment.
  • Candidates will collaborate with Machine Learning, Product, and Infrastructure teams to turn abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans.
  • The company offers top-of-market benefits including unlimited paid time off, 100% paid parental leave, and up to $20,000 in tuition assistance.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: 130k-175k USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus and equity plans eligible; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match

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
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Celery and RabbitMQ message queues
  • Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, and Sentry
  • Ability to collaborate across ML and Product teams
  • Thoughtful and deliberate communication style
  • Experience with Git, Jsonnet, and Jenkins

Key Requirements

  • At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications
  • Sound reasoning about loosely-coupled systems
  • Proficiency in software architecture and API specifications

Work Rights

Not specified

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