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 FriendFinder Networks Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a business casual work environment, flexible work hours, and a competitive salary. The benefits package includes: 401(k) with a 6% match on eligible earnings with no vesting period Medical (Kaiser HMO, Blue Shield), Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Dependent Care Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD and Short and Long Term Disability Paid Time Off (20 days PTO) and Holiday Pay (12 company paid holidays off) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Health Club Reimbursement 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 FriendFinder Networks has embraced diversity from the beginning of its history dating back to the mid-1990s. We created the first online personals sites for gays and lesbians, for nonEnglish-speaking audiences, and for those who enjoy what was once called “alternative lifestyles”. Headquartered in San Francisco / Silicon Valley and staffed throughout the world, our team also relies on diversity of background, perspectives, and ideas. Salary Range: $130,000 to $165,000 D.O.E.