Who Are We?
Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible.
What are we looking for?
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic organization. As an essential team member, your primary responsibility will involve designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications for diverse use cases. This role entails close collaboration with a diverse group of engineers, product stakeholders, and technic
What will you be doing?
- Design, develop, and implement complex software applications using Python 3+ and related frameworks, such as Django, Flask, and/or FastAPI
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions
- Analyze and improve the performance, scalability, and stability of our applications
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development practices, coding standards, and tools
- Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
- Diagnose and resolve software defects and provide timely and effective solutions
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in software development
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, integrating with external systems and services when necessary
- Implement security best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our applications
- Participate in the entire application lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance
- Collaborate with front-end developers to create a seamless integration between front-end and back-end components
- Document technical specifications, user guides, and other relevant materials to support development and maintenance efforts
- Research to identify new technologies and tools that can optimize development processes and improve application quality
Requirements
What will you bring along?
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python 3+ programming
- Excellent working knowledge and experience using Docker in both development and production setting
- Strong understanding of software design principles, clean code
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and continuous integration and deployment tools
- Familiarity with database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases (min. MySQL, ANSI SQL dialects)
- Excellent working knowledge related to async software development, queue systems, distributed computing systems
- Excellent working knowledge related to web and networked software
- Strong background in building robust and scalable software solutions
- Comfortable working with Agile methodologies and tools, such as Scrum and Kanban
- Proven track record of solving complex technical problems and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget
- Experience in any of - economic/financial, business intelligence, payment processing, and data science-related fields is a plus
- Proactive learner, staying up-to-date with industry trends and constantly seeking opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, adapting to changing requirements as needed
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!
Benefits
How do we take care of our People?
- A gross annual salary of 70.000 €
- 💸 Highly Competitive Base Salary: Experience worry-free financial stability that reflects your contribution
- 🧘♀️ Wellbeing on us: Flexible allowance package of up to 30% on top of your gross salary for wellness, personal growth, and development
- 🎮 Award Winning Workplace: Access to our award-winning Barcelona office complete with games, fully stocked pantry and stunning balcony with city views
- 🏝 Exotic Retreats: Annual company retreats to exotic destinations for you, your partner and children
- ⚽️ FC Barcelona VIP Experience: Visit our VIP Box and watch FC Barcelona in La
- Liga and Champions League matches
- 💆 Stress Relief: In-office chair massages every week by our resident massage therapist
- 📖 Learning Opportunities: Maximise growth with an annual learning budget for personalised development and regular sessions hosted by peers and industry experts
- 🌏 Relocation Support: Seamless relocation package for a smooth transition of staff moving to Barcelona
- 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance with no copayment.
- 🍕 Delicious Meals: Indulge in daily catered breakfasts & lunches of your choice delivered to the office
- 💻 Top-notch Workstation: Equip yourself with an awesome MacBook, branded merchandise, and all the fixtures for the perfect workstation
- 👩💻 Global Co-Working Space: Access to a global network of co-working spaces
- 🗣 Language Lessons: Enhance language skills with weekly in-office business English classes and Spanish lessons, including optional one-on-one sessions
- 🎉 Events throughout the Year: Enjoy various exciting events from meals out, to music concerts and huge sporting events
At Xcelirate, we’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We pride ourselves in being an equal opportunity workplace.
