Senior Python Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Python Developer with 12+ years of software development experience. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Python, API development, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, databases, and CI/CD practices. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Expertise in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging platforms.
• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks or Generative AI is a plus.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Exposure to data processing frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, or PySpark.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications.
• Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and backend services.
• Develop microservices-based applications using modern Python frameworks.
• Integrate applications with cloud platforms and third-party services.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, QA teams, and DevOps engineers.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure application security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Nice to Have

• Experience with FastAPI
• Kubernetes administration knowledge
• AI/LLM integration using OpenAI or similar platforms
• Terraform
• PySpark
• Elasticsearch
• Redis
• Kafka

Education

• Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.