Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Side. In this senior role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust software solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage complex projects, ensuring best practices in software development and system architecture are followed throughout the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include architecting software systems, providing technical guidance to engineering teams, overseeing code quality through rigorous reviews, and driving continuous improvement in development processes. Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Python backend developer.
• Experience with FastAPI framework.
• Strong experience with REST API design and development.
• Experience with MongoDB.
• Experience with different AWS services (EC2, S3, Elastic Cache, etc) is a plus
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong critical thinking abilities.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science.

Benefits What we offer:

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are: Side is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection. For more information, visit www.side.inc