Backend Engineer, Tech Lead (Python, Django)

Business Area: Engineering Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description: At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises. Cloudera is looking for a Backend Engineer, Tech Lead (Python, Django) to join the Data Visualization team and help drive development of Cloudera’s next-generation visual applications product. You will be responsible for designing, building, and delivering an application that accelerates user-driven data analytics from exploration to production. This role requires a customer-focused mindset and close collaboration with engineers, designers, docs, support, and product management. We look for "The Startup Spark", a desire to create new things, dive in wherever there's a need, eagerness to make an impact as an individual and the willingness to learn new things. You must be self-motivated, innovative, and proactive. The role offers significant opportunities for growth. As a Backend Engineer, Tech Lead (Python, Django) you will: Be the technology leader and demonstrate ownership of critical platform services Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning Responsible for the design and architecture of the project Responsible for quality, engineering and operational excellence for the team’s deliverables Designing/developing web services with high availability and resiliency Resolve defects/bugs during system testing, pre-production, production, and post release patches Roughly 80% hands-on coding Work cross-functionally with various teams: product management, various product lines, or business units to drive forward results Act in a technical leadership capacity: Mentoring junior engineers, new team members, and applying technical expertise to challenging programming and design problems We’re excited about you if you have: 7+ years of experience developing applications using Python and Django; Experience building scalable, robust and secure Enterprise applications Strong understanding of the Software design/architecture process Self-driven and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship Strong written and verbal communication skills You may also have: Experience with FastAPI Experience with containerization (Kubernetes) Experience with Linux Experience building scalable, robust and secure Enterprise applications Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCE, Azure) Experience with building and deploying generative AI applications This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. What you can expect from us: Generous PTO Policy Support work life balance with Unplugged Days Flexible WFH Policy Mental & Physical Wellness programs Phone and Internet Reimbursement program Access to Continued Career Development Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages Paid Volunteer Time Employee Resource Groups EEO/VEVRAA #LI-VG1 #LI-REMOTE It has come to our attention that job seekers have been contacted about fake job opportunities with Cloudera from individuals fraudulently posing as Cloudera employees. These recruiting fraud schemes often include requests for personal information and payments. Be aware that Cloudera will never request a payment as part of its recruitment process. Additionally, Cloudera will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process. Any information submitted to Cloudera in relation to a job application should only be through our official career portal https://www.cloudera.com/careers.html Email communications from Cloudera will come from an email address ending in @cloudera.com. If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with law enforcement authorities. Cloudera ... (truncated, view full listing at source)