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The ideal candidate will be responsible for building reliable web-scraping scripts, optimizing data workflows with SQL, and delivering high-quality, maintainable code in a collaborative engineering environment.Key Responsibilities:Design and deploy efficient Python scripts to parse and download large-scale web datasets.Construct and optimize complex SQL queries for downstream data processing and analytics.Author clean, performant, and well-maintained code adhering to established software engineering standards.Participate actively in peer code reviews and drive continuous improvement in development best practices.Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure high system reliability and performance.Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support application sustainability.Communicate technical updates and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and team members.Key projects:Scalable web-scraping/download scriptsComplex SQL for analytics pipelinesDefect resolution and reliability improvementsTechnical documentationDay-to-Day Responsibilities:Write/deploy Python scriptsOptimize SQLReview peers' codeDebug issuesDocument systemsSync with cross-functional stakeholdersRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.6+ years of professional experience in software engineering.Advanced proficiency in Python development.Strong practical experience operating within Linux environments and writing shell scripts.Solid proficiency in constructing and optimizing SQL queries.Proven problem-solving capabilities, analytical acumen, and rigorous attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to deliver results both independently and within collaborative project teams.Experience contributing to large-scale software development initiatives.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.Demonstrated experience in web scraping and processing large-scale datasets.Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD, and infrastructure tools.Foundational understanding of data analytics and machine learning concepts.Must-Have Skills:Advanced PythonSQL query building & optimizationLinux + shell scriptingNice-to-Have Skills:Web scraping / large-scale data processingCloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)DevOps / CI/CD toolingExperience/Degrees:6+ Minimum Years of ExperienceRequired — Bachelor's in CS, Software Engineering, or related technical field.Preferred — Master's in CS or related technical field.Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. 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