Backend Developer & QA [Remote, Full-Time]
The Hoth
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- $85,000-115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 40%: Developing new backend features in Django and Python to power our fulfillment platform.
- 20%: Writing and optimizing SQL queries and database structures in Postgres.
- 15%: Developing manual and automated test plans (because we're serious about catching those bugs!).
- 10%: Debugging backend issues and squashing bugs like a champ.
- 10%: Collaborating with the product team to gather requirements and translate them into dev and QA tasks.
- 5%: Participating in stand-ups to discuss progress and brainstorm solutions.
- Build and maintain backend systems using Django, Python, and Postgres to support fulfillment workflows.
- Develop and execute manual and automated test plans to ensure backend features meet quality standards.
- Create and maintain APIs to integrate third-party services.
- Use Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies to align testing with business requirements.
- Identify, track, and resolve bugs and technical bottlenecks.
- Optimize CI/CD pipelines and maintain version control using Git.
- Document backend systems and QA workflows so future developers know exactly what's going on.
- 3-5 years of experience in backend development with a focus on Python and Django.
- Hands-on experience with Postgres databases (schema design, optimization, tuning).
- Strong QA skills, including experience with Selenium, PyTest, or Behave for automated testing.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating QA workflows.
- Problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot both backend and testing challenges efficiently.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and product managers.
- Bonus points for:
- Experience building fulfillment systems or SaaS platforms.
- Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools like Jira or Trello.
- Expertise in BDD frameworks within Django's ecosystem.
- Work from home (yes, in your PJs if that's your thing)
- Flexible hours (somewhere in the 9-5 ballpark)
- HOTH Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a 3% match
- PTO for vacations, sick days, and holidays
- A monthly wellness stipend ($600 per year to keep you feeling your best)
- We've been voted one of Tampa Bay's Best Places to Work for four years in a row and one of INC Magazine's Best Workplaces!
- We are a driven, successful, fun company that is experiencing insane growth.
- We have awesome products, a great reputation, and systems for everything.
- Our branding is nuts. Our mascot is The HOTH monster and we have a 6' tall HOTH costume.
- We're awesome. 100% results-driven. No bullshitters.
- You will work with a small, fun team.
- We have a cool office environment in downtown St. Pete that you can visit - voted one of Tampa Bay's Coolest Office Spaces by the Tampa Bay Business Journal!
- Our benefits and perks package is great. Check out the full list on our