Senior Software Engineer- Python

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0">BOLD is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0">seeking</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> a highly skilled professional to spearhead the development of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0">cutting-edge</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> browser automation technology for our </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW132847684 BCX0">ExpertApply</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> product. You will play a key role in designing scalable automation frameworks, tackling challenges in </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW132847684 BCX0">bot</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> detection, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0">optimizing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> system performance. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0">You'll</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> also </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0">be responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132847684 BCX0"> building and monitoring metrics to ensure system reliability and robustness. If you are passionate about large-scale automation and system reliability, we want to hear from you.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW132847684 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":312,"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":0,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":0,"335572079":0,"335572080":0,"335572081":0,"335572083":0,"335572084":0,"335572085":0,"335572087":0,"335572088":0,"335572089":0,"469789798":"nil","469789802":"nil","469789806":"nil","469789810":"nil","469789814":"nil"}"> </span></p> <p><strong>ABOUT THIS TEAM</strong></p> <p>BOLD Platform services team design, create, manage and maintain the highly scalable and distributed services for the wider use of web and mobile product applications/portals/websites. Current list of services are based on Microservices architecture whose domain ranges from visitor tracking, User profiles, authentication, content and payments.</p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Design and architect scalable and robust enterprise-level automation applications using Python.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop applications that run on PODs (Kubernetes), ensuring high availability and reliability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Debug complex issues in applications and devise solutions that enhance stability and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Identify performance bottlenecks within applications through profiling and metrics analysis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Optimise existing code to improve performance and efficiency, ensuring the system can handle high traffic loads.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Utilize automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Chromium, and stealth browser for web automation tasks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Implement message handling to facilitate communication between different services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Develop web scraping solutions to gather and process data from various online sources.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Analyze and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure system reliability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Review and enhance code quality through thorough testing and code reviews.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating best practices into the development process</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Document architecture, design choices, and implementation details for future reference and knowledge sharing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards throughout the application lifecycle.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257,"335559795":0,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL NEED</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strong programming skills in Python like expertise in string manipulation and regular expression to effectively handle and process the text data during web scrapping and automation tasks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Deep understanding of OOP principles, including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, to design robust and maintainable software systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer) to enhance system design, imprve code reusability, and implement best practices in software architecture.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Solid foundation in algorithms (sorting, searching, parsing) and data structures (lists, dictionaries, trees) to solve complex problems efficiently and effectively during software development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Good understanding of how modern browsers function, including rendering engines, JavaScript engines, HTTP protocols, and browser APIs. Experience optimizing scraping strategies based on browser behaviour and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with caching technologies (e.g. Redis, in-memory caching)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with messaging protocols (e.g. Azure service bus, Kafka, RabbitMQ)  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">working knowledge and proven experience in containerization using Docker.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across time zones</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":200,"335559795":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>EXPERIENCE-</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"ASE- 2-2.9yrs\nSE- 2.10-4.5yrs\nSSE- 4.5-6.5yrs"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":829,"3":{"1":0},"5":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"6":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"8":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"11":4,"12":0}">Senior Software Engineer, Python- 4.5 yrs+</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"ASE- 2-2.9yrs\nSE- 2.10-4.5yrs\nSSE- 4.5-6.5yrs"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":829,"3":{"1":0},"5":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"6":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"8":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":0}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"11":4,"12":0}">#LI-Hybrid</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">About Bold</strong><br><strong>We Transform Work Lives</strong><br>As an established global organization, BOLD helps people find jobs. Our story is one of growth, success, and professional fulfillment. We create digital products that have empowered millions of people in 180 countries to build stronger resumes, cover letters, and CVs. The result of our work helps people interview confidently, finding the right job in less time. Our employees are experts, learners, contributors, and creatives.</p> <p><strong>We Celebrate And Promote Diversity And Inclusion</strong><br>We value our position as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire based on qualifications, merit, and our business needs. We don't discriminate regarding race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.<br><br>Under San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position.</p></div>