Python/Django Software Engineer

About this role

WHO ARE WE?
Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.


As The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.


Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.


WHY JOIN US?
At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high-performers.


MUST HAVE:

• Experience with containerized Python/Django (or FastAPI) services, including deployment on AWS.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting production bugs in systems with limited QA support.
• Strong grasp of SQL databases, CI/CD (especially CircleCI), containerized solutions, and infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred).
• Comfortable contributing ideas, giving peer feedback via pull requests, and driving technical improvements autonomously.

EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of professional development experience using Python and deploying backend systems using Python frameworks like Django or FastAPI.


YOUR ROLE
Develop, deliver, document and support robust and stable backend application features, third-party integrations and infrastructure across a breadth of services and environments.


Outcomes (Performance Expectations):

• Backend Application Features & Third-Party Integrations

• Support the development and implementation of backend features and integrations across both legacy and new systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to feasibility discussions and support early-stage prototyping with guidance from peers.

• Service Reli...