Lead Software Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services using Python.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs using the FastAPI framework.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Develop and manage database schemas, queries, and integrations using MongoDB.
• Implement secure, reliable, and efficient microservices architectures.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on AWS services such as EC2, S3, and ElastiCache.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage version control using Git.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Ensure adherence to security and data protection standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
• Strong experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks (Flask/Django).
• Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices.
• Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are:

Side is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection.

For more information, visit www.side.inc