Python Sr. Full Stack Engineer

Hi, We're Centerfield.

Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com and BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.

The Opportunity...

Centerfield’s Insurance division builds innovative advertising and customer acquisition technology. We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong Python background to join our team to help shape the future of our real-time platform. You will be working across the spectrum of our back-end/front-end technologies and responsibilities. There are enormous opportunities for exposure to many different technologies in a supportive environment.

This role has a very broad purview and will have a tremendous influence on how our platform grows and evolves. This is not the role of specialists. The Python Full Stack Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of web applications. This role requires a strong understanding of web development principles, proficiency in Python, familiarity with front-end technologies, and experience in database management.

If you are excited to work for a fast-growing industry leader with a lot of career growth opportunities, join us!

How You'll Contribute...

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code.
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection solutions.
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Provide technical support for web applications.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them to operations and activities.
• Create database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Develop and maintain APIs for web services.
• Test and debug applications to ensure stability and optimize performance.

What We're Looking For...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the Python programming language and its frameworks.
• Strong understanding of PHP and Node.js
• Strong experience in Linux
• Comfortable with legacy code and modernization
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with database technology such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Experience with development-aiding tools such as Bower, Bundler, Rake, Gulp, etc.
• Familiarity with continuous integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Great problem-solver; can balance pragmatic and “right;” entrepreneurial mindset; ability to effectively multi-task; ability to take ownership of your work; comfortable jumping into new territory; lead by example; ready and willing to pitch in wherever help is needed.

Bonus Points...

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Understanding of serverless architecture.
• Experience with automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Familiarity with blue-green deployments, canary releases, and feature toggles.

Life at Centerfield...

• This is a hybrid position, and employees are expected to come into our Playa Vista, CA office every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
• Competitive salary + bi-annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
• 401(k) company match plan – fully vested on day 1
• Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills
• Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks
• Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA)
• Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks
• Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training)
• Free onsite gym + locker rooms
• Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
• Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
• Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!

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Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change. 

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