Senior Backend Engineer, Picsart
API (Python)
Digital creation platform
Job no longer available
Digital creation platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower the creator in everyone, everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of Experience with Python
- Experience in building large-scale distributed systems
- Track record of implementing RESTful APIs, working with API Gateways
- Knowledge of design principles of high-performance scalable applications
- Track record of breaking down monolithic applications into microservices architecture
- Experience with container solutions like Docker and orchestration with Kuberenetes
- Experience with public cloud services like AWS or GCP
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Knowledge of non-relational databases
- Experience with Flask
- Experience with Java & Spring framework
- Experience with document-oriented databases such as MongoDB
- Experience with key-value databases such as Redis
- Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka
What the job involves
- Build mission-critical applications that process ten thousand requests per second through a microservices architecture
- Develop APIs and integrations for large-scale applications for developer and enterprise clients
- Create high-quality code that is scalable, reliable and reusable
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including development, code reviews, testing, and production deployment
- Write unit/integration tests to ensure the high quality of the application
- Work with the Infrastructure team to build CI/CD pipelines
- Work closely with stakeholders PM’s and Researchers to deliver new features
- Mentor and review other engineers
Our take
Picsart is a creative platform that empowers anyone to design, edit, and share content, regardless of skill level. With AI-powered tools and a massive library of stickers, templates, and more, users can create everything from fun social media posts to professional designs.
Founded in 2011, Picsart was designed to make powerful creative tools accessible to all. Today, with over 150M active users, it's a go-to for image and video editing. Due to innovations like generative AI, it stands out by offering simple yet advanced tools for everything from personal projects to professional needs.
Picsart's success is clear - even with competition like Canva and Adobe, the company remains a leader in its field. Recently raising funding, it's set to expand even further, focusing on AI-driven tech and growing its global community.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Aug 2021
$130m
SERIES C
Jul 2019
$20m
SERIES B
Total funding: $195m
Company benefits
- Flexibility and time off: In addition to a generous PTO policy, Picsart provides time off for maternity, paternity, sick leave, and mental health days
- Rewards packages: We want our employees to share in the rewards of Picsart's success, so we recognise both team and individual performance
- Professional & personal growth: Picsart provides growth opportunities including: Training, online education and certification programs, coaching opportunities, and mentorships
Company HQ
Hallandale Beach, FL
Leadership
Hovhannes Avoyan
(Co-Founder & CEO)Bringing more than 25 years of experience in computer programming and global business management. Prior to Picsart, they founded five other startups, all of which had successful acquisitions by global companies including Lycos, Bertelsmann, GFI, Teamviewer, and Helpsystems.
Artavazd Mehrabyan
(Co-Founder & CTO)Prior to founding Picsart, they worked as Chief Software Architect at Sourcio, the Virtual Solutions Global Services, and Lycos Europe.
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