Senior Python Developer

Required candidate profile

• Excellent Python coding skills and understanding of Python best practices (PEP8)
• 6+ years of experience in developing large-scale distributed systems (minimum of 3+ years in Python)
• Strong knowledge of Python web frameworks such as Django and Flask
• Strong knowledge of building RESTful APIs using Python (Django Rest Framework)
• Microservice Architecture Development experience
• Caching experience with tools like Redis or Aerospike or Celery
• Strong understanding of Django ORM and SQLAlchemy
• Solid database skills in a relational database and NoSql Database
• Experience and in-depth knowledge with Linux-based development
• Experience with developing user authentication and authorization solutions and knowledge of security compliance
• Knowledge of event-driven programming in Python
• Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) environment is a plus
• Proficient on version control tools such as git, svn etc.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a very dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Excellent detail-oriented, problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles, and solutions
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop backend architecture for web applications right from scratch while solving problems related to scalability, performance optimization, and fault tolerance
• Convert product specs to tech specs
• Write effective, scalable code
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Cross-team collaboration (QA, Product, Business) to ensure project implementation
• Project and Release management