Senior Back End (Perl) Developer

• This is a 100% remote
• The initial screening with Human Resources will be by a 15 minute video conference: All cameras must be turned on
• All interviews will be by video with manager and hiring team: All cameras must be turned on
• Remote Senior Back End (Perl) Developer must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
• This is a full-time job as a FriendFinder Networks employee. This is not a C2C, 1099, or Contract to Hire, and is not negotiable.

WHAT WE WANT

FriendFinder Networks is looking for a remote Senior Back End Developer with solid knowledge of Python and Perl who will work with cross functional teams to design, build, develop, and test Perl & Python code for web applications that are highly scalable and reliable. If you are passionate about distributed computing, application performance, quality software, and fun working environments, join us to ensure we continue to provide new users and tens of millions of our existing customers the best possible user experience on our web sites 24 hours a day, every day of the year, all over the world.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, implement, and build backend code for a highly concurrent web application using Python and other related technologies
• Become a fully integrated member of an agile cross-functional scrum team
• Configure, tune, and optimize Python applications using microservices architecture
• Work with QA Technicians to resolve issues before going live
• Document all your work and communicate issues when they arise
• Assist troubleshooting production issues

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and/or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years’ Python development and SQL experience
• 3+ years’ experience working with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ (or similar caching/message bus technologies)
• Experience with Celery, Flask, Django, and other parts of Python ecosystem
• Familiarity with secure coding guidelines
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, etc
• You must be at least 21 years old or older
• You must be comfortable with adult content

WHAT IS PREFERABLE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of Javascript programming language is highly desired

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE

• Able to be methodical in documenting and testing your own code
• Comfortable working independently and as a member of a cross functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a high degree of honesty and integrity
• Deadline oriented and multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment
• Team-player, positive attitude and flexible

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: No direct reports

PERKS

The perks at FriendFinder Networks are off the charts, including company paid benefits, 6% retirement match, paid vacation, paid gym membership, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.

• 401(k) with a 6% match on eligible earnings with no vesting period
• Medical (Kaiser HMO, Blue Shield PPO), Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care as well as a company Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD and Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off up to 20 days and Holiday Pay (12 company paid holidays off)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Paid Sabbaticals
• Casual Dress Code Tattoo Friendly
• LGBTQ Friendly 

ABOUT US

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT WE DO

Not only do we love what we do, but we truly believe in it. We grow through positive education, skill training, courses, big stories, and big dreams. We are constantly improving and striving for perfection to revolutionize and enhance the lives of our members.

WE CARE ABOUT PEOPLE

The main precondition of any relationship is the ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes to truly understand them. Satisfied customers, employees, and business partners are not just a cog in the wheel, but the main ingredient of the company’s success.

WE EMBRACE DIVERSITY IN ALL FORMS

At FriendFinder, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We actively seek out talent from diverse backgrounds to drive innovation and create a dynamic work environment. Our commitment to inclusion ensures that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement, regardless of their identity. We believe that embracing diversity is key to our success and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $165,000