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Backend Developer 

Company: Vocana

Location: Fulltime - Remote

About

Join Vocana on the ground floor as it powers an indie-centric social music revolution. We connect indie artists and fans in the most comprehensive and authentic way available. Our platform boasts a full streaming service, dynamic community features, powerful e-commerce tools, and endless opportunities for artists and fans to engage directly. At Vocana, we're transforming how indie music is experienced and celebrated - join us as we empower the new independent music industry!


We are seeking a Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of the independent music community and a proven track record in creating and implementing consumer-centric services and applications.
As a Backend Developer, you can work closely with a tightly integrated and fully remote Agile development team to develop brand new code following modern architectural strategies such as Micro Services, Micro Front Ends, Test Driven Development, and DevOps.


As a team member, there will be opportunities to learn from and collaborate with other team members, implementing and integrating a unique combination of third-party services and technologies in an AWS environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, iterate, and ship robust, high-quality, functional, and efficient solutions.

  • Collaborate with the product, design, and platform teams to implement and deliver complex and scalable applications.

  • Active participation in Agile Ceremonies (i.e., Stand Ups, Planning, Retrospectives, etc)

  • Providing input and technical suggestions for requirements

  • Implementation and maintenance of functionality as defined by a User Story

  • At least daily submission of code to the common code repository (CodeCommit)

  • Bug investigation and fixes to code deployed in Test, User Acceptance Testing (and eventually) Production environments

  • This project tech stack includes Python, AWS, and PostgreSQL.

  • Work closely with our near-shore development team

Qualifications

  • Passion for indie music and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within this space

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of software development experience.

  • 3-5 years of experience working with Python, Postgres - SQL, Django REST framework, (AWS) CDK environment, Cognito, RDS, and Elastic Container Services.

  • A four-year computer science or software engineering degree is preferred.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

  • Proficient time management and organizational skills required

  • Understanding of project management concepts to ensure projects stay on task and meet deadlines regularly

Benefits and Compensation:

Pay Range - Competitive

Apply: 

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about indie music and want to join the next social music streaming platform. Join us at Vocana and help us change how indie musicians and their fans connect, create, and thrive.


To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for indie music to careers@vocana.co

 

Vocana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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