[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Authority Partners

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong skills in Python (FastAPI framework) and React (frontend) to join our team. This is a full-stack role requiring both backend and frontend development. You will be responsible for building and maintaining web applications that include business workflows, data management, and user-facing features. You will work closely with other engineers and the Product Owner to ensure requirements are clearly understood, refined, and properly implemented.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI framework)
• Build modern, responsive user interfaces using React
• Work with SQL databases for data storage and retrieval
• Implement application features based on user stories and business requirements
• Work closely with the Product Owner to clarify, refine, and challenge requirements to ensure the best technical solutions
• Take ownership of features from development through delivery
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (planning, daily standups, reviews)
• Ensure code quality through clean coding practices, testing, and code reviews
• Collaborate closely with team members to deliver features on time
• Identify and resolve technical issues and improve existing functionality
• Contribute to system design and technical decisions

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Python backend development (FastAPI framework)
• Strong experience in React frontend development
• Proven experience building full-stack applications (Python + React)
• Solid knowledge of SQL databases
• Experience with Git and version control best practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong team collaboration and communication
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ownership and accountability for delivered work
• Ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions

Nice to Have

• Experience building workflow-driven or approval-based systems
• Experience with notification systems (email or in-app)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms or deployment processes

Education

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or another quantitative field