Senior Python Engineer

RYZ Labs is looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join one of our client’s teams, from the sports merchandising industry. You will be responsible for building backend APIs on the AWS stack, using the newest technologies and best practices. You will also take responsibility for technical problem-solving, creatively meeting product objectives, and developing best practices. 

Basic Qualifications: 

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience developing web applications using Python and FastAPI.

- Frontend exposure with React.js

- Familiarity with AWS services, particularly AWS DocumentDB.

- Strong understanding of database design principles, SQL, and NoSQL.

- Experience with RESTful API design and development.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.-

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

- Passion for sports and trading card collecting is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

- Previous experience working on reservation systems or e-commerce platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain the memorabilia and autograph reservation system within New Card Factory

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

- Utilize FastAPI to build a robust and scalable backend for the reservation system.

- Integrate the reservation system with AWS DocumentDB to securely store and manage the database of sports memorabilia and autographs.

- Implement features to facilitate browsing, reserving, and tracking the availability of items within the system.

- Ensure the system meets high standards of performance, reliability, and security.

About RYZ Labs:

RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam. What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.

Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.

At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.

Our values and what to expect:

- Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.

- Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.

- Ownership - step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility. 

- Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone who interacts with RYZ with respect.

- Frugality - being frugal and cost-conscious helps us do more with less

- Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way. 

- Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, and our expectations. The status quo is not good enough and never should be.