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Senior Backend Engineer (Python)Nuclearn • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Nuclearn • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Who we are

Nuclearn.ai is a startup technology company delivering solutions to the nuclear and utility industries. We solve meaningful problems using advanced AI and high-quality software, deployed easily and cost-effectively.

Nuclearn's primary product is a web platform that tightly integrates workflow automations, machine learning model deployment, dataset management, and analysis to solve specific problems for our customers in both the nuclear and broader utility industries. The Nuclearn Platform is currently installed and in use at over 48 nuclear reactors in North America, and we are actively working to expand our reach to every nuclear utility in the US and abroad, as well as to other utility sectors.

Position Overview

At Nuclearn, we are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Python Backend Engineer with at least 7 years of experience. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of our company as we expand our product offering and customer base. If you have a passion for building cutting-edge solutions, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a significant impact in the nuclear and utility industries, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

You must be a US citizen or permanent resident (e.g. green card holder) to be eligible for this position due to DOE Export Compliance requirements.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Python Backend Engineer at Nuclearn, you will :

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable server-side applications and APIs.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Conduct and oversee code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the development process.
  • Contribute to the architecture and design decisions of the backend infrastructure.
  • Ensure the security and data protection of applications by implementing best practices.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering and lead by example.

Requirements

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 7+ years of proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer or similar role
  • Extensive experience developing backends and application programming interfaces (API) with Python programming language and FastAPI or similar
  • Extensive experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. Postgres preferred.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
  • Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Solid understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile / Scrum.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn and grow within the company
  • Ability to contribute independently within 6 weeks
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an ability to think critically and creatively
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Bonus qualifications (not required, but a plus)

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture.
  • Prior experience in a leadership or mentorship role within a software development team.
  • Structure

  • Full-time
  • Salaried position
  • Mon-Fri hybrid work environment (expectation is at least 80% in office)
  • What you'll love

  • Competitive pay, bonus structure and equity
  • Opportunity to make a huge impact in a fast-growing company
  • Unique opportunity to work for a company applying large language models (LLMs) and other state of the art AI techniques
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real difference in a rapidly growing company and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team and help us revolutionize the nuclear and utility industries with innovative AI solutions.

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