Please note it is preferred that applicants reside in the New York City or Washington DC area

About Alethea

Founded in 2019, Alethea is a tech company that detects and mitigates instances of disinformation and social media manipulation to help clients navigate the new digital reality. We protect clients from the threat of disinformation that targets brands, reputations, employee safety, or financial bottom lines through our industry-leading investigation and remediation services. 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled senior software engineer with extensive experience in backend web application development. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in designing, developing, and sustaining scalable backend components within a cloud environment.This role demands technical expertise in backend development, experience leading technical projects, and the ability to contribute to the technical roadmap of our web applications team. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical lead for our web application team, guiding backend development.
• Lead high-impact technical projects from requirements analysis through design to execution.
• Execute the product roadmap collaborating with cross-functional teams (i.e. product, UX)
• Contribute to defining the technical roadmap and manage technical dependencies in coordination with engineering teams and other groups.
• Participate actively in the interview and hiring process.
• Mentor engineers and develop their performance through code/design reviews and providing technical direction.
• Champion continual process and practice improvement to ensure efficient and high-quality software delivery.

Requirements:

• 8 years of relevant experience in web application backend development in Python, demonstrating deep expertise in writing efficient, clean, and maintainable code.
• Proven ability in scaling and maintaining backend components in a production environment.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database systems, including data modeling.
• Knowledge of API security best practices and protocols (e.g., OAuth, JWT, HTTPS).
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching engineers, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong project management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salary and stock options are negotiated based on experience. 
• Healthcare at the gold-tier level, dental, and vision is fully funded by the employer. 50% of dependent coverage is provided by the employer.
• Unlimited vacation, sick leave, including office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and extended holidays at Thanksgiving and the 4th of July.
• Employer sponsored 401k with a 3% match.
• Hybrid work environment, with 3 days per week required in office in Washington, D.C or New York.

Alethea is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We are committed to being an inclusive place to work, while maintaining a workforce that represents the communities we serve.