Senior Software Developer, Backend

At Leap Tools, we are building the world's most advanced solutions for the interior décor industry. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies such as Home Depot and local retailers such as Alexanian's. An important part of our business is dedicated to empowering small, independent retailers with innovative solutions to thrive in the digital marketplace.

We are one of the fastest-growing tech companies according to Deloitte's Fast 500, and we are hiring ambitious and collaborative challenge-seekers to fuel our momentum and help us create an iconic global tech company.

**About you**

You have a passion for solving complex problems and working on products used by millions of people. You enjoy setting the bar high and clearing it. You can lead by example, but you know when to step aside and let the team run with the ball. Your technical knowledge is matched only by your passion to design, create, and succeed with others.

You want to build on your experience. You are interested in making a big impact, but perhaps you are currently limited in your growth potential. Join us and you will work directly with our talented engineering team to push our product to new heights.

**About our Stack**
- Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS

**What You'll Do**:

- Leverage cutting-edge computer vision technology to launch visually stunning 3D experiences for clients in the home decor industry.
- Work closely with product, ML engineers, DevOps and other stakeholders to design and build performant and reliable systems, APIs and ETL pipelines.
- Own key systems and components, driving their development, deployment, operation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical leadership through architectural reviews, system design discussions, and improving team processes and engineering best practices.
- Leverage your knowledge and expertise to help shape our engineering culture.
- Unblock, support and communicate with internal and external partners to achieve results.
- Help us build a strong team through mentorship and by participating in the hiring process.

**We're looking for someone with**:

- 5+ years of software development experience building scalable systems
- Strong computer science fundamentals based on a degree in computer science or distinctive work experience in software development.
- Solid understanding of distributed system architecture focusing on availability, reliability and performance.
- Strong focus on execution and delivery of the product
- Exceptional attention to detail and focus on quality and long-term goals
- Strong communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support
- A leadership mindset. You take initiative, make decisions and deliver results consistently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where learning and adaptability are key.
- Familiarity with the stack is strongly preferred but not required.

**About our culture**
- We're a remote-first company that encourages our employees to work from where they're most productive.
- We work in tight-knit teams to cultivate an ownership mentality.
- We cherish curiosity and an obsession for details because we know these details are invaluable over the long run.
- We're hyper-focused on our achievements and our ability to execute our promises. We act with urgency.
- We value work-life balance by offering generous time off
- Work anywhere in the world for up to 3 months
- We value families, by offering a parental leave program
- We offer a work-from-home stipend
- Your birthday (and our company's birthday) is a day off

**About our hiring process**

**Now**:You upload your resume and complete a brief questionnaire.

**Step 1**: We arrange a video call with you to assess your technical abilities.

**Step 2**: You attend the second video interview soon after.

**Step 3**:Culture fit assessment.

**Step 4**:Final interview with leadership.

**Step 5**: You receive an offer.