[Contractor] Senior Software Engineer - Python (Django)

Cheesecake Labs is a software design and development company that delivers digital products that drive business impact.

Today, with more than 10 years of experience connected to Silicon Valley, Cheesecake Labs has delivered300+ digital products for a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 to fast-growing startups, that have the challenge of innovating in the worlds most competitive markets.

Among our clients, we have leading brands such as AB InBev, Singularity University, FINN and Tapcart.

Our commitment to high-quality services has earned us recognition as the Top 1 Mobile Development company in Latin America and among the top 10 globally for Mobile App and Custom Software Development by Clutch and a GPTW-certified company for 9 years in a row.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Software Engineer - Python to join our team. In this role, you'll work on end-to-end development of scalable web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions for one of our clients.

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: This is a contractor position for temporary, project-based engagements.
• Compensation: Payment is made in USD.

Some activities you would do on a typical day at Cheesecake Labs

• Develop and maintain Backend and AI solutions using Python
• Interact with other teams and professionals, including other developers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders
• Make sure the application has a great user experience
• Assist in the creation and implement mockups
• Build docker images that can run on top of AWS or other PaaS
• Model databases using MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB
• Write beautiful, readable, and scalable code
• Make sure the application solves real-world problems
• Review the code of other developers
• Understand the needs of our partners and come up with solutions for their problems
• Participate in Sprint Plannings and daily stand-up meetings
• Build estimates and plan roadmaps

In order to succeed, you'll likely need the following skills

• +6 years of experience working with software development
• Experience with RESTful backend applications using Python, preferably with Django.
• Experience developing AI applications (genAI apps, RAG, AI integrations)
• Experience with Front-end development and with javascript (typescript, vuejs, or others)
• Experience with deployment processes like Docker, CircleCI, AWS, Heroku
• Experience with Git
• Experience with different databases
• Experience with UNIX systems and terminal usage
• English proficiency
• Knowledge about clean code, design patterns
• Customer-centric mindset and strong client-facing experience
• Being self-taught
• Being up-to-date with the latest news and technologies about Backend
• Good communication skills, both in verbal and writing

To participate in this selection process, you must have a valid business registration in your country (such as CNPJ, VAT, EIN, or equivalent), a bank account eligible to receive payments in USD, and be able to issue invoices accordingly. These requirements ensure that we can proceed with the contracting and payment process if you're selected.

IMPORTANT TIP -> The communication during the selection process is done by email. We suggest that you keep an eye on your email inboxes and set the permission to receive messages from @cheesecakelabs.hire.trakstar.com so our messages will not be directed to the spam box ;)

Interested in the position but not sure if you should apply?

We know that many people especially women, black individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every single requirement. We've seen this firsthand at Cheesecake Labs, with amazing candidates who underestimated their own skills.

We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at careers@cheesecakelabs.com.

The collected personal data will be used only to manage and control candidate resumes in order to assess the necessary requirements such as the contact information, and also to conduct this selection process.

The collected data will not be shared with others (third parties) without your authorization, and their use will be restricted to Cheesecake Labs internal staff, and also to the service providers that process your data for the selection process. At any time, you can contact us and we will remove your data from our data collection system. In order to do that, just simply send an email to careers@cheesecakelabs.com.