Back End Software Engineer

Job description

About Alexa Translations

Alexa Translations provides translation services in the legal, financial, and securities sectors by leveraging proprietary A.I. technology and a team of highly specialized linguistic experts. Unmatched in speed and quality, our machine translation engine is best-in-class and specifically trained for the French-Canadian market. If that wasn’t enough, our technology is backed by two decades of award-winning client service.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer with at least 2 years of professional experience to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in either Python (with Django framework) or C#, and a passion for building robust and scalable applications. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Development:
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python (Django) and/or C#, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain web applications, APIs, and backend systems.
  • Implement new features and functionalities based on project requirements.
  • Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Design & Architecture:
  • Participate in the design and architecture of software systems.
  • Contribute to technical discussions and provide input on design decisions.
  • Understand and implement software design patterns.
• Testing & Deployment:
  • Write and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
  • Assist in the deployment and maintenance of applications in production environments.
  • Work with CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Maintain good documentation.
• Continuous Learning:
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.
  • Continuously improve your skills and knowledge.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software development experience.
• Willingness to work or at least overlap (minimum of 4 hours) in the Eastern time zone remotely.
• Fluent in English and good communication skills.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following:
  • Python (Django):
    • Strong understanding of Python programming concepts.
    • Experience with the Django, Django Rest framework and its ORM.
    • Experience with RESTful API development.
    • Knowledge of common python libraries.
  • C#:
    • Strong understanding of C# programming concepts and .NET framework.
    • Experience with ASP.NET Core or similar frameworks.
    • Experience with Entity Framework or other ORMs.
    • Experience with building windows applications, or web applications.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Next.js).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., DocumentDB).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with automated and unit testing.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies:
  • Text processing, Regular Expressions, knowledge of processing variety of documents
  • CAT Tools such as: memoQ, SDL, Memsource

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements.