Canopy · 3 weeks ago
Senior Backend Engineer (Python Developer)
Utah
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCanopy is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah building simple, efficient software for accounting firms. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance their practice management platform, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement new features and maintain high standards of code quality.
AccountingBillingCRMDocument ManagementPaymentsProject ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Work with your product manager, UX designer, engineers and customers to define and validate new features and enhancements
Meet with frontend engineers to design effective REST API endpoints and document the service contract
Implement microservice endpoints using Python with asyncio or Java with Vert.x, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, and anything else you need to get the job done
Write unit tests for your code and participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices in other developers' code
Own service builds and deployments to our staging and production environments using Docker, Github, and Kubernetes
Identify, prioritize, and resolve bugs and technical debt
Mentor other developers on your team and share gained knowledge with the rest of the backend developers through trainings
Participate in interviews of candidates to help us continue to hire the best
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of web development experience (Python, Java, or Kotlin preferred)
Proficiency in SQL database design and interaction
Knowledge of RESTful API principles and conventions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Passion for building innovative, scalable solutions that have real customer impact
Ability to work well on a highly collaborative team with other product development roles
Ability to communicate well with others to promote ideas while showing mutual respect for others' opinions
Preferred
An interest for AI development and following the latest updates in the space
Experience working with microservices
Experience with leveraging 3rd party APIs and integrations
Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off - you’re actually encouraged to use, plus 10 company holidays!
Health Benefits - including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA Match.
401(k) - we match 100% up to 3% of your contribution. Eligibility is immediate with 100% vesting.
Mental Health - all employees have access to Impact Suite & to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid New Parent Leave & Birthing Parent Leave - so you’re able to care for your little ones.
Supplemental Benefits - including 100% company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and long & short-term disability coverage.
Nectar - our peer-to-peer recognition program to help our employees recognize the amazing work being done by other Canopians!
Company Events - including monthly company-wide meetings, summer parties, and more.
ERG Committees - to plan initiatives around continuing education, community outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and more.
Fully-stocked kitchen - Keto? Vegan? Flexitarian? Mandalorian? We’ve got you covered.
Company
Canopy
Canopy offers a cloud-based Practice Management solution for Accounting professionals.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$258.03MKey Investors
Viking Global InvestorsTen Coves CapitalAnkona Capital Partners
2025-04-23Series C· $70M
2024-05-08Series C· $35M
2021-12-08Series B· $35M
Leadership Team
Gordon Roylance
Chief Technology Officer
Jordan Ray
Chief Revenue Officer
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