WHAT WE DO
Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success.
GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success.
Summary
We are looking for a Senior Back-End Engineer with strong expertise in Python and a focus on data-driven applications. In this role, you will design and build scalable, high-performance back-end solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to shape the architecture and data flow of our platform.
You’ll play a key role in turning business needs into technical solutions, collaborating with Designers, Product Managers, and fellow Engineers to deliver high-impact features. Your experience will help guide best practices, mentor peers, and ensure clean, maintainable code that supports long-term scalability and data integrity.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing software with Python.
- 3+ years of experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
- Experience in data pipelines, APIs, and high-volume back-end services.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Open to learning new technologies and adapting to new challenges.
- Proven experience mentoring junior developers and supporting technical growth.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Solid decision-making skills in technical and collaborative contexts.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of Python and frameworks such as Flask or Django.
- Experience working with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) and DAG-based workflows.
- Proficient in working with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Redis).
- Familiarity with API design and integration (REST, SOAP).
- Understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and common design patterns.
- Experience writing unit tests and using testing frameworks.
- Proficient in Git and version control workflows.
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms.
Nice to Have
- Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and tools like Docker, Terraform, CloudBuild, Helm, etc.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure as code.
At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.
