Python Developer

Job Title: Python Developer

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Python applications using Django or FastAPI and other frameworks.
• Build & consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs using industry best practices.
• Design and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) with proper indexing and query optimization.
• Implement caching strategies using Redis or Memcached for improved performance.
• Containerize microservices with Docker and collaborate on Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Implement background task queues using Celery with message brokers (RabbitMQ/Redis), including smart retry and alerting mechanisms.
• Set up WebSocket consumers via Django Channels & FastAPI for real-time updates.
• Configure infrastructure on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, SQS, CloudWatch), and manage monitoring.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2) and follow OWASP security best practices.
• Write automated tests using pytest or unittest with ≥80% coverage.
• Use code quality tools like Black, Flake8, and Mypy with type hints.
• Integrate external services using webhooks (Stripe, Razorpay, etc.).
• Create and maintain API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and follow Git best practices.
• Participate in tech-talks, team learning sessions, and regular code reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Python development (Python 3.9+).
• Strong experience with Django or FastAPI frameworks (ORM, middleware, signals, async endpoints).
• Proficiency in SQL databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and ORMs (Django ORM, SQLAlchemy).
• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and as a message broker.
• Strong grip on Python standard libraries and tools (NumPy, Pandas, etc.).
• Experience with API design and integration (REST/GraphQL).
• Hands-on with Celery and message brokers (RabbitMQ or Redis).
• Hands-on with Docker and one major cloud platform (AWS).
• Skilled in automated testing with pytest, test-driven development mindset.
• Experience with Git workflows (branching, merging, pull requests) and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of security principles and secure coding practices.
• Excellent communication and analytical thinking.