Software Developer

• 2–7 years of professional software development experience
• Strong command of Python and Django (or a comparable web framework) in a production environment
• Deep working knowledge of SQL and relational databases, PostgreSQL preferred — schema design, query optimization
• Strong understanding of REST API design, integration patterns, and system architecture trade-offs
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Strong Git workflows and code review discipline
• Comfortable with Docker and Linux environments, including deployment pipelines
• Track record of technical mentorship or informal leadership
• Regular, effective use of AI coding tools to accelerate development without sacrificing quality

• Experience with billing or payment systems in production
• Exposure to Celery/RabbitMQ or other background-task/async systems
• PostgreSQL/PostGIS experience
• Microsoft SQL Server experience
• ASP.NET MVC exposure
• React or other frontend framework experience
• Ownership of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Interest in telecommunications or ISP systems
• Competitive programming, hackathons, or open-source contributions

About Us Planet Networks is a fiber internet provider headquartered in Newton, NJ, with operations across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, serving 25,000+ subscribers.

We're a lean, fast-moving team building the infrastructure and software behind a growing ISP.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.