FULL REMOTE - Back-end Engineer - Python Developer

As a Back-end Engineer - Python Developer at PTW, your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining our app, designing APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. You will also work closely with MongoDB and various AWS services, ensuring a seamless integration of back-end processes.

To qualify for the position of Back-end Engineer - Python Developer at PTW, candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Computer Sciences. Additionally, 3-4+ years of experience with Python, proficiency in Django or FastAPI frameworks, and familiarity with code versioning tools like Git or SVN are essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to understand business requirements are also crucial.

Yes! The Back-end Engineer - Python Developer position at PTW is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while still being part of a vibrant and supportive team environment.

PTW offers a competitive remuneration package along with health and life insurance, transportation allowance, meal tickets, and happy hours. Most importantly, we prioritize the wellbeing of our employees with a dedicated wellbeing program.

At PTW, the work culture is dynamic, multicultural, and incredibly fun. We foster an inclusive environment supportive of LGBTQ+ employees and those from diverse backgrounds. Our community believes in empowering individuals and providing regular progression opportunities for everyone.

In answering this question, aim to discuss specific projects you have worked on using Python, especially highlighting your experience with Django or FastAPI. Provide examples of challenges you faced and how you overcame them to showcase your problem-solving skills.

When answering, outline your process for designing the API, addressing aspects like defining functionalities, choosing the right technologies, and ensuring scalability. Discuss how you ensured that the API met business requirements and involved stakeholders in the process.

Focus on explaining your approach to error handling, such as using try-except blocks in Python, logging errors for future reference, and your strategy for user-friendly error messages. Providing an example of a past situation can help illustrate your point.

Discuss your experience with MongoDB in detail, including how you've utilized its capabilities in past projects. Mention specific features such as schema design, indexing strategies, or how you managed data queries and performance optimizations.

Here, you can talk about practices like code reviews, unit testing, and using code linters. Discuss your experience with Git for version control, how you handle branching and merging, and the importance of maintaining code quality across your team.

Express your familiarity with AWS services, especially those mentioned in the job description, like EC2 and S3. Share experiences where you implemented solutions using these services, emphasizing understanding cost-effective practices and system scalability.

Choose a project where teamwork was essential. Discuss the roles played by different team members, how you communicated effectively, and how you overcame any challenges that arose, emphasizing your collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Address your strategies for communicating with stakeholders and gathering requirements efficiently. Provide an example of a project where understanding business needs was crucial to delivering a successful outcome.

Research PTW's values and mission, and align your interests with them. Talk about your passion for gaming and technology, and how you see your role as a Back-end Engineer contributing to the innovative solutions PTW provides in the gaming industry.

Explain your methods for keeping up-to-date, such as following influential blogs, participating in webinars, or engaging with programming communities. Discuss any recent technologies or techniques you’ve learned that you plan to implement in your work.