Software Engineer II

What You'll Do: - Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software. - Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures, API specifications, implementation requirements, and complexity estimates. - Test assumptions through instrumentation and prototyping. - Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

What You'll Need: - At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications within a team. - Thoughtful and efficient communication skills (both verbal and written). - Experience developing SaaS application backends and APIs using a variety of tools. - Experience working across many stages of the software development lifecycle. - Experience turning abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans. - Sound reasoning about the behavior and performance of loosely-coupled systems. - Proficiency with algorithms (including time and space complexity analysis), data structures, and software architecture.

Technologies & Tools We Use: - FastAPI, Django, Python, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch - Git, Jsonnet, Jenkins, AWS EKS - Celery, RabbitMQ - Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry At Kensho, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-market benefits, including: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance - 100% company paid premiums - Unlimited Paid Time Off - 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity) - 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching - Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities - Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences - Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches - Dog-friendly office (CAM office) - Bike sharing program memberships - Compassion leave and elder care leave - Mentoring and additional learning opportunities - Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events