Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Node)

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® Argentina keeps growing fast and looking for individuals that are passionate about the development process and not timid about working directly with clients. Our philosophy is to hire smart, client-facing engineers that can both understand the client's business goals and write elegant code.

What will your day be like?
You’ll develop complex apps that are making a material impact on the world and will be seen by millions of users
You’ll develop using Typescript and a variety of supporting technologies
You’ll be a part of agile software development practices and peer/code reviews
You’ll interface with clients. We estimate about 80% hands-on development and 20% client interaction and documentation

TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• You have 5+ years of experience with a backend technology like Node.js using a framework like Express, Nest, Hapi, Koa, etc.
• It's strongly preferred if you have some experience with Python, or you are qualified to read code in that technology.
• You have experience with Typescript, or you are familiarized and are willing to learn it and work with it
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, including performance optimization and database design.
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• You’ve worked with, and have a good understanding of Version Control, preferably using git
• You’ve worked with Agile software processes before
• You’ve worked with Continuous Integration/Deployment tools  
• You’ve worked with major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
• You’re a natural problem-solver and willing to take initiative
• You enjoy talking to clients and are good distilling technical information for a variety of roles within a business

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: 

• You will have to communicate with your team members abroad, therefore fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must for this role
• Our roles requires you to be open to work approximately 1-2 times a week from our offices located in Villa Crespo or in Mar del Plata

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: 

• You will have to communicate with your team members abroad, therefore fluency in English and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are a must for this role
• Our roles requires you to be open to work approximately 1-2 times a week from our offices located in Villa Crespo or in Mar del Plata

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.