Backend Developer

Hey! We’re The HOTH.

Our name stands for Hittem’ Over the Head – in other words, to bludgeon with awesomeness.

Our mission as a business is to push boundaries, innovate, and have fun while doing it.

Backend Developer & QA

Backend Developer & QA

You'll work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to create a seamless fulfillment experience that’s stable, fast, and secure. If you’re the kind of person who thinks beyond features and also wants to catch every bug before it even has a chance, let’s talk

This remote-friendly role is only available to U.S. residents living in these states:

Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

• 40%:Developing new backend features in Django and Python to power our fulfillment platform.

• 20%:Writing and optimizing SQL queries and database structures in Postgres.

• 15%:Developing manual and automated test plans (because we’re serious about catching those bugs!).

• 10%:Debugging backend issues and squashing bugs like a champ.

• 10%:Collaborating with the product team to gather requirements and translate them into dev and QA tasks.

• 5%:Participating in stand-ups to discuss progress and brainstorm solutions.

• Build and maintain backend systems usingDjango,Python, andPostgresto support fulfillment workflows.

• Develop and executemanual and automated test plansto ensure backend features meet quality standards.

• Create and maintain APIs to integrate third-party services.

• UseBehavior-Driven Development (BDD)methodologies to align testing with business requirements.

• Identify, track, and resolve bugs and technical bottlenecks.

• Optimize CI/CD pipelines and maintain version control usingGit.

• Document backend systems and QA workflows so future developers know exactly what’s going on.

• 3-5 years of experiencein backend development with a focus onPythonandDjango.

• Hands-on experience withPostgresdatabases (schema design, optimization, tuning).

• Strong QA skills, including experience withSelenium,PyTest, orBehavefor automated testing.

• Familiarity withCI/CD pipelinesand integrating QA workflows.

• Problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot both backend and testing challenges efficiently.

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and product managers.

• Bonus points for:Experience building fulfillment systems or SaaS platforms.Familiarity withAgile developmentpractices and tools like Jira or Trello.Expertise inBDD frameworkswithin Django’s ecosystem.

• Experience building fulfillment systems or SaaS platforms.

• Familiarity withAgile developmentpractices and tools like Jira or Trello.

• Expertise inBDD frameworkswithin Django’s ecosystem.

Bachelor’s degree

• Work from home (yes, in your PJs if that’s your thing)
• Flexible hours (somewhere in the 9-5 ballpark)
• HOTH Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a 3% match
• PTO for vacations, sick days, and holidays
• A monthly wellness stipend ($600 per year to keep you feeling your best)

We’re one of the best types of companies to work for – We’re already successful and growing, but not so big that you can’t be heard.

We began as a small, bootstrapped startup from Chicago and we have now grown to be one of the largest Search Engine Marketing providers in the world.

Thanks to our maniacal commitment to Hitting our customers Over The Head (aka. HOTHing) with awesome products and service, we’ve grown to well over 10,000+ high-value users all over the world.

Our mission is to help as many people in the world with Search Engine Marketing as possible, and have a blast while doing it.

We currently have a core team distributed throughout the US with a central office in St. Pete, FL and another in Austin, TX.

Here are some reasons you want to work with us:

• We've been voted one of Tampa Bay's Best Places to Work for four years in a row and one of INC Magazine's Best Workplaces!
• We are a driven, successful, fun company that is experiencing insane growth.
• We have awesome products, a great reputation, and systems for everything.
• Our branding is nuts. Our mascot is The HOTH monster and we have a 6’ tall HOTH costume.
• We’re awesome. 100% results-driven. No bullshitters.
• You will work with a small, fun team.
• We have a cool office environment in downtown St. Pete that you can visit - voted one of Tampa Bay's Coolest Office Spaces by the Tampa Bay Business Journal!
• Our benefits and perks package is great. Check out the full list on ourCareers Page!

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The HOTH is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.