Sr. Backend Engineer - Zope

Lunchbox is a collection of enterprise solutions that redefine the digital restaurant experience. You can't put us in a box because we're the whole package. We're an exceedingly savvy team of tech and food enthusiasts. We help build out performance tools to drive guests to restaurants — and only restaurants! Lunchbox is for restaurateurs, by restaurateurs, and we’re shouting that from the rooftops! We’re led by food people who care. Our team has won some fun culture awards and you can find us in the press. We regularly launch stuff that helps the industry and we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get dirty.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of our backend systems built on Zope. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our platform's architecture is robust, scalable, and meets the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop: Design, implement, and maintain backend systems using Zope and Python.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize the performance of existing systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, following industry best practices.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, and review code.
• Integration: Collaborate with front-end developers and other teams to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Zope applications.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture, processes, and workflows.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Zope and Python.
• Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Zope, including its architecture, components, and customizations.
• Skills: Proficiency in Python programming and related frameworks.
• Database Management: Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling.
• Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-based deployments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Testing: Strong experience in writing unit tests and automated testing frameworks.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Plone or other content management systems built on Zope.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and frameworks like AsyncIO.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of security best practices for web applications.