Python Backend Developer
About Us
Smart Capital Center (https://www.smartcapital.center/) operates at the intersection of Generative AI, Finance, and Real Estate. Our platform digitizes, automates, and brings deep insight to every step of real estate investment and financing transactions.
Our clients include some of the largest real estate companies in the US, such as JLL, Pacific Life Insurance, Keybank, and many others.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Python Back-End Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands-on experience in developing scalable and efficient back-end solutions, working with frameworks like Django or Flask, and integrating APIs. Familiarity with vector databases such as Chroma or others, as well as knowledge of LangChain and large language models (LLMs), is a plus. You will play a key role in designing and building robust server-side applications to support our growing business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using Python, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to front-end requests.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Implement and manage data storage solutions, such as relational and NoSQL databases, including vector databases like Chroma or similar.
- Ensure the codebase is clean, maintainable, and adheres to best practices and coding standards.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to improving the development process.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in Python back-end development.
- Proficiency in frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
- Experience working with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Familiarity with vector databases such as Chroma, Pinecone, or Milvus.
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes is a plus.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of LangChain and working with large language models (LLMs).
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) for better collaboration with front-end teams.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
- Be at the forefront of innovation in a $17 trillion industry and play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
- Interact with leading fintech and real estate companies, and the country’s largest financial institutions, assisting them in their digital transformation.
- Contribute to a product that’s revolutionizing the US real estate industry, trusted by the world’s most prominent financial institutions.
- Collaborate with an efficient management team devoid of bureaucratic hurdles.
- Play a vital role as a member of a lean, highly professional team.
- Receive competitive compensation and benefits.
- Benefit from generous paid time off.
Visit us at smartcapital.center to learn more. We look forward to welcoming you to our team soon!
