Location: Remote (Ukraine)
Your expertise:

• Python Expertise: 3-5 years+ of experience in Python, encompassing both commercial and significant personal projects
• OOP Mastery: Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles and their practical application
• API Development Skills: Proven track record in developing scalable and efficient APIs, with a focus on BI & Data-centric applications
• Concurrency and Asynchrony: Proficiency in implementing Multiprocessing / Asynchronous processes to enhance application performance
• Framework Proficiency: Solid experience with at least one major Python framework (e.g., Django, Celery, Fast API)
• Database Expertise: Hands-on experience with at least one relational (e.g., Postgre SQL, My SQL) and one non-relational database (e.g., Mongo DB, Click House)
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git (or similar systems like Bitbucket), demonstrating best practices in code versioning and collaboration
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with at least one of the major testing frameworks (Pytest, Unittest, etc.), ensuring a robust and reliable codebase
• CI / CD Tools: Proficiency in using CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) for streamlined and efficient development workflows
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker, showcasing skills in building, deploying, and managing containerized applications
• Software Architecture: Strong foundation in software architecture design, especially microservices and event-driven architectures, to support scalable and flexible systems
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities with a knack for translating complex business requirements into technical solutions
• Cloud Services: Proficiency with at least one major cloud service (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and a thorough understanding of cloud-native architectures
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in an agile environment, endorsing flexibility, and iterative progress

Will definitely be a plus:

• Kubernetes (K8s) Proficiency
• Machine Learning experience
• Experience with Python ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Peewee)
• Foundational Linux Administration and Networking Skills
• Familiarity with Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence)
• Golang Proficiency
• Experience with Web Sockets

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to deal with top-notch technologies and approaches in a world-leader product company with millions of customers
• Opportunity to make a difference for online privacy, freedom of speech, and net neutrality
• Decent market rate compensation depending on experience and skills
• Developed corporate culture: no micromanagement, culture based on principles of truth, trust, and transparency
• “You build it, you own it” mentality in most contexts
• Support of personal and professional development
• coverage of costs of external trainings, conferences, professional literature
• support of experienced colleagues
• in-house events and trainings
• regular knowledge sharing in teams
• English classes and speaking clubs
• Life-balance support
• truly flexible schedule, no time-tracking at all
• 25 working days of vacation
• 5 days of paid sick leave per month (if necessary) without providing a medical certificate
• generous maternity leave program
• Professionally strong environment, friendly and open atmosphere, ability to influence the product development and recognition for it

You will be involved into:
Workflow and Process Optimization:

• Technical Workflows Design: Craft, implement, and refine technical workflows to boost efficiency, collaboration, and code quality, integrating modern CI / CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Agile Practices: Champion agile methodologies, adapting them to fit the team’s unique dynamic and project requirements, ensuring agile ceremonies are effectively conducted

Innovation and Technical Advocacy:

• Research and Innovation: Dedicate time to personal and team-wide research in new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies, fostering an environment of innovation and experimentation
• Technical Representation: Serve as the technical voice in cross-departmental meetings, articulating technical solutions and advocating for necessary resources or changes

Strategic and Operational Balance:

• Strategic Direction: While focusing on hands-on work, align technical direction with strategic business objectives, adapting to evolving market and organizational needs
• Operational Excellence: Directly contribute to and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the team’s efforts meet current demands while laying the groundwork for future success

About the company and project:
Namecheap was founded in 2000 on the idea that all people deserve value-priced domains delivered through stellar service. Today Namecheap is a leading ICANN-accredited domain name registrar and web hosting company with over 13 million customers and 17 million domains under management — and we’re just getting started.
Our culture is built on the values that we live every day: the way we work, the way we collaborate with our global network of colleagues and the way we relentlessly innovate solutions that meet the emerging needs of our customers.
At Namecheap, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Technical Leader with a strong background in BI / ML and Python to spearhead our newly established Intelligence Integration Team (IIT). This team is set to play a pivotal role within our organization, developing both existing and new microservices and infrastructure to integrate the capabilities generated by our BI business unit seamlessly. This integration spans various domains of business intelligence and machine learning, facilitating a crucial connection between raw BI & ML outputs and their application across the organization. This includes interfacing with technical teams, as well as supporting business operations such as product development, customer support, and executive decision-making. The IIT is tasked with adhering to and promoting the general architecture and technical standards as defined by the Technology Business Unit of Namecheap.
Celebrating over 23 years of excellence, Namecheap stands as a leading technology firm, excelling in domain registration, web hosting, and many internet services. With our roots deeply embedded in the ethos of security, privacy, and reliability, we have become the 2nd largest domain registry globally. Our mission — to democratize access to domains and empower individuals and businesses to leverage the full potential of the web — is what propels us forward. As innovators, we continuously push the envelope in online presence management, ensuring ease of access and affordability for establishing a digital identity. By joining us, you become an integral part of a forward-thinking team committed to keeping the Internet open and accessible for all.
Our endeavors also include the launch of Spaceship.com , a novel reimagination of domain registrar and online services. As a Technical Leader, you will contribute to Namecheap and Spaceship, driving innovation and excellence.
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