Backend Software Engineer, Stream
Python/Django
API for scalable chat services
Job no longer available
API for scalable chat services
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower developers with the flexibility and scalability they need to easily build rich conversations and engaging communities.
Role
Who you are
- 2+ years of experience as a backend software developer
- Strong experience with Python and Django
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
- Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Experience with Git and version control
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team
Desirable
- Experience with JavaScript and web development frameworks such as React or Angular
- Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ
- Experience with automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Experience with designing and building REST API’s
- Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
What the job involves
- You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our web applications using the Python programming language and the Django framework
- The systems that will be worked on as part of the job include a moderation dashboard, Chat and Feeds admin panel, internal tools as well as the integration of external services
- Design and develop web applications using Python and Django
- Collaborate with the rest of the development team to design and implement new features
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
- Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the Python and Django communities
- Monitor production environments for performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Our take
Every day, people all over the world communicate via in-app chats. However, chat and UX tools can take months to build and years to perfect. Stream solves this problem by allowing developers to build chat and activity streams into apps quickly and without hassle.
Having started out building APIs for activity feeds, Stream quickly moved into the lucrative chat market. Its customers now include household names such as Unilever, NBC Sports and TaskRabbit. Stream has seen funding from both big-name firms and startup CEOs - a clear indication of the company's broad appeal.
The company has lately been focussed on further developing its in-house technology, in order to fuel its continued growth in the coming years. It continues to enrich its Activity Feed, Chat SDK and AI-based Moderation products, as well as developing Live Video capabilities, which it states clients have been interested in for some time.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2021
$38m
SERIES B
Aug 2020
$15m
SERIES A
Total funding: $58.2m
Company benefits
- Equipment & Resources: Computers, standing desks, headphones, and other specialized tools are available for you to be successful
- Paid Vacation: Generous time off on top of observing several national holidays
- Stock Options: You get a piece of ownership in Stream. Stock options are granted to all full-time employees
- Health Coverage: We offer comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans, plus generous parental leave (US only)
- Outings and parties: We like to have fun together! Team outings and parties are regular events around here
- Team Lunch and Snacks: Stream provides in-office daily team lunches and a stocked kitchen with tasty snacks and craft coffee
- 401k: Plan for your retirement through the company offered 401k (US only) or the local pension scheme in Amsterdam, to which Stream will make a contribution
- Commuter Benefits: Employees receive free Office parking and transportation benefits
- Monthly fitness stipend: We value the health and well being of our employees
Company HQ
Whittier, Boulder, CO
Leadership
Thierry Schellenbach
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded Fashiolisa.com where they served as CTO for almost 7 years.
Tommasso Barbugli
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously worked as a Python/Django Web Developer at Think Wize, and was Lead Engineer at Fashiolista.com.
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