Software Engineer (Python/DevOps)

About Corva

Corva has built a first-of-its-kind energy app store on a bedrock of best-in-class technologies, data pipelines, and a secure and scalable architecture. Our energy solutions solve today's toughest well delivery challenges, from well design through drillout. The ever-evolving platform is not only future-proof for digitizing operations but is your toolkit to accelerate sustainability and energy transition goals. Our platform is built for speed and reliability and delivers unmatched features and capabilities.

Corva is powering worldwide innovation by driving efficiency, productivity, and profitability with our innovative energy solutions.

Mission

Corva’s mission is to accelerate the future of energy.

Values

Boldness: Corvanauts have the confidence and courage to question status quo for the products we make and the relationships we cultivate.

Own End-to-End: We take ownership of what we start and see it through to completion through trust and dependability.

Transparency: It's crucial to be open and honest and consistent with updates and data flow with customers and colleagues. We value the free-flowing of information and data to make better decisions.

Bias Action: Corvanauts don't sit still - our default mode is taking action! We make progress through high-quality iterations. Failure is built into the process and success is defined by the number of shots on goal.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong Python development skills and DevOps expertise to join our platform engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-quality software while also contributing to our infrastructure and deployment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and services
• Implement DevOps practices to improve deployment processes and system reliability
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Configure and manage cloud infrastructure resources
• Be part of the DevOps on-call rotation (around 2 shifts per month)
• Monitor system performance and optimize application efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality standards

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Python programming skills with demonstrated proficiency
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, gitops)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with monitoring/logging/tracing solutions
• Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, BullMQ)
• Proficiency with databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• Experience with Python's asyncio for asynchronous programming
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python web frameworks (Flask, FastAPI)
• Understanding of microservice architecture
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Contributions to open-source projects

What we offer

• Innovative Product Company: Be part of a company with a long-term vision that values sustainable growth.
• High-Performing Team: Join a talented team that supports your professional growth and values your expertise.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to step up as a Backend Lead, leading projects and mentoring other team members.
• Impactful Work: Take ownership of projects that directly affect our users, product, and business strategy.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: B2B contract with a US-based company, allowing for a remote-first setup that fits your lifestyle.