Metal Toad

Backend Engineer - Python [Talents Bench]

Brazil full-time Senior Salary not listed
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Metal Toad is a strategic AI partner. We help our customers to use AI to build the engines of their future growth, aligning AI’s capabilities with their most important business opportunities. We are an AWS, Anthropic, and OpenAI partner.
Our team includes consultants, software engineers, devops engineers, UX designers, project managers, marketers, and supporting staff. It should go without saying, buteveryoneworking at Metal Toad should be interested in the impact of AI, and believe in a human-first, AI-enabled future.
Metal Toad is a fully remote company, offering all team members the ability to work from home.
Although Metal Toad is a remote company, we are currently seeking contractors residing in Brazil for this position. Compensation will be made in Brazilian Reais (R$), in accordance with the local currency of the country where the position is located. Due to legal limitations, we are unable to sponsor any type of visa.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume in English as a PDF.
Job Description
The Backend Engineer position at Metal Toad requires experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented team that works on mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
Planning

Able to adapt to a dynamic and collaborative work environment, make independent decisions, and communicate them effectively.

Confirms project requirements by reviewing program objectives, input data, and output requirements with PMs, supervisors, and clients.

Provides estimates based on requirements, wireframes, and designs.

Development

Own project success by proactively communicating risks, known issues, and changelogs.

Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.

Work as part of a team.

Code conforms to best practices.

Appreciate the value of well-tested code.

Perform peer code reviews.

Create projects that are free of major defects.

Maintain a positive and respectful tone in all interactions.

Expertise

Research new libraries, techniques, and ideas.

Supportive of local community events and initiatives.

Interested in publishing blog posts showing technical expertise.

Enhances the organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications
Required

Agree with ourCorporate Values Statement.

Believes in the company mission: To help people

Believes in the principles of open source.

5+ years of experience with Python

Familiar with relational database concepts.

Familiarity with Postman and how to make API calls.

Familiar with NoSQL databases

Experience with or knowledge of the following technologies:
REST API development and deployment

JSON modeling and usage

Querying and modeling using a relational data store.

Using package managers such as npm or pip

Using Git for source control.

Experience in TDD and/or BDD.Strives to enhance project test coverage.

Nice to have

NodeJS

AWS Certification

Please note that Metal Toad will never ask for payment or financial information during the hiring process. If you are asked for such information, it is a scam. Report it immediately.
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Technology & IT API integration MySQL Python Remote Collaboration Senior level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Backend Engineer - Python [Talents Bench] role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Metal Toad?
  3. Which of API integration, MySQL and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, MySQL and Python.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Backend Engineer - Python [Talents Bench] role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, MySQL and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Metal Toad needs from this hire.

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