Python Developer
Houston / London
Engineering & Development (E&D) – Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
SynMax is a pioneering geospatial data analytics company built on the principle of "Why guess when you can know." We deliver AI-powered intelligence to the maritime and energy sectors, transforming satellite imagery, AIS feeds, and market data into actionable insights through our platforms: Hyperion (energy intelligence), Theia (maritime domain awareness), Leviaton (LNG tracking), and Vulcan (power monitoring).With offices in Houston and London, we're a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, intelligence analysts, and industry experts dedicated to bringing transparency to traditionally opaque industries.
The Job
We're seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our growing engineering team and help build the backbone of our industry-disrupting analytics platforms. You’ll be responsible for developing robust, scalable software systems with a strong emphasis on API development, data integration, and cloud infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to grow alongside a rapidly expanding company. As we scale, you'll have the chance to shape our technical architecture, development practices, and future roadmap. We’re open to hiring across experience levels (2+ years) depending on skills and fit.
Software Development & Architecture
- Design and deploy production-grade Python microservices and APIs with emphasis on scalability, performance, and API-first design principles.
- Develop internal packages and shared tooling while contributing to platform-wide architectural improvements.
- Write automated web data scrapers. Clean, process and integrate into data stores.
- Integrate diverse external APIs and ingest proprietary customer data with secure handling practices.
- Build data pipelines, implement data wrangling solutions, and develop real-time streaming systems for large-scale geospatial datasets.
- Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (GCP) with comprehensive monitoring.
- Participate in technical decision-making and architecture discussions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to data processing and cloud computing.
Requirements
- Python & Software Design: Strong experience writing production-grade Python code and designing scalable systems
- API Development: Proven experience with RESTful API design and implementation
- Cloud Experience: Familiarity with deploying applications in cloud environments (preferably GCP)
- CI/CD & Testing: Experience with automated deployment pipelines and tests (unit / integration)
- Security & Data Governance: Understanding of secure data handling
- Mindset: Self-motivated, growth-oriented, and adaptable to evolving startup needs
- Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the US or UK
- API-first design, internal package development, and SQL database optimization
- Data pipeline development, ETL processes, and real-time streaming systems
- Performance optimization including multiprocessing, multithreading, query optimization
- GitHub Actions and advanced CI/CD pipeline development
Preferred Experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision
- Significant growth opportunities as an early technical team member
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Fully remote role with access to Houston and London offices
- Direct impact on products used by major energy companies and government agencies
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leaders
- Conference attendance and continuing education support
- Opportunity to shape engineering direction and best practices
How To Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter highlighting your experience with production-grade Python development and API design, and any relevant project portfolios or GitHub repositories. We're particularly interested in examples where you've built scalable APIs, integrated diverse data sources, or developed internal tooling and packages.
