# Lead Software Engineer

**Company:** [Side](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/ryEW8icxs3mdwJYB31Ab5U.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** CoDev

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## Description

-   Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services using **Python**.
-   Build and optimize RESTful APIs using the **FastAPI framework**.
-   Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
-   Develop and manage database schemas, queries, and integrations using **MongoDB**.
-   Implement secure, reliable, and efficient microservices architectures.
-   Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on **AWS services** such as EC2, S3, and ElastiCache.
-   Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
-   Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
-   Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
-   Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage version control using **Git**.
-   Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
-   Ensure adherence to security and data protection standards.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of hands-on experience in **Python backend development**.
-   Strong experience with **FastAPI** or similar frameworks (Flask/Django).
-   Solid understanding of **REST API design principles** and best practices.
-   Experience working with **MongoDB** or other NoSQL databases.
-   Good understanding of **data structures and algorithms**.
-   Experience with **Docker** and containerized application development.
-   Familiarity with **Git** and version control workflows.
-   Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
-   Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
-   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

## Benefits

**What we offer:**

-   The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
-   Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

**Who we are:**

Side is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection.

For more information, visit www.side.inc