Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (Python/React)

(Local Candidates Only)

Curious. Innovative. Collaborative. Inclusive. Committed to bringing people together to celebrate their most important life moments. That's who we are at Evite. We work hard, move quickly, support each other, act with integrity and have a lot of fun along the way! Sound like a party you want to be a part of? We’re currently looking for a passionate Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (Python/React) to join our team in Los Angeles.

The ideal candidate will have strong backend experience, solid computer science fundamentals, experience with a Python based web framework like Django or Flask, experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud or AWS), and some experience with frontend web technologies (Javascript, HTML, CSS, React).  Building websites is easy.  Building a platform at this scale and releasing new multi-platform features with zero downtime multiple times a week is hard.  If you haven’t done it before we can show you how, and our ideal candidate will have things to teach us as well. You will be developing world-class mobile web and desktop experiences using Python, Javascript, HTML/CSS, and React.  You will be working cross functionally with Product and Design teams integrated into our agile “pods”. Come join the party!

What We Value:

• Making a Difference: Never be afraid to act fast and be curious.
• Transparency and Teamwork: Embrace collaboration and share those amazing ideas!
• Excellence Without Attitude: Be passionate and positive while always remembering to have fun.

Core Capabilities: 

• Advanced skill in building web application backends in Python and Django/Flask.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms like Google Cloud (preferred), or AWS.
• Ability to work with client-side technologies like Javascript, HTML, CSS, and React.
• Experience with complex projects and the ability to work cross-team to solve problems.

Responsibilities:

• Build new capabilities into our web platform that is used by a million people per day while maintaining reliability, scalability, and code quality.
• Collaborate with our product team and UX/UI designers for technical guidance in building elegant and deceptively simple experiences.
• Participate in development of unit tests and code reviews.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Participate in our Agile Scrum process including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• At least 7 years of professional programming experience.
• Command of performance fundamentals and a history building high-traffic web applications.
• Experience with NoSQL data-stores, task queues, and common architectural components. 
• Demonstrated experience with multiple frontend JS frameworks (React, MobX, Redux, Vue, Angular etc).
• Proficiency working with a Unix/Linux operating system.
• Familiarity with Docker and general containerization is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire to expand your skill sets and learn new technologies.
• Relentless dedication and discipline in building world-class enduring software.
• BA/BS, or equivalent experience.

The compensation range for this role is $150-180K.

Benefits & Perks at Evite:

Healthcare & retirement:

• Multiple medical plans to choose from
• 100% employer-paid dental & vision plans for employees and their families
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• 24/7 access to coaches & mental health benefits

Vacation & leaves:

• Unlimited trust-based vacation
• Bereavement leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• 12 weeks leave for parents at 100% of your salary for new births, adoptions and foster children
• 11 paid company-wide holidays

Perks:

• Free parking at our Glendale office or transit reimbursement
• Baby Bucks! An initial contribution to help cover some of those early parenting expenses
• Donation matching
• Volunteering and learning & development opportunities
• Fully stocked kitchen (occasionally lunches and happy hours too)
• And more!

Evite, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and values a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or perception, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetics or other legally protected characteristics.