Python Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Python Backend Developer with 4-8 years of experience with backend development, the candidate will drive projects independently while ensuring high code quality and efficiency. The role requires expertise in Python frameworks (Django/Flask/FastAPI), cloud platforms (AWS), and database management (Oracle/Snowflake), with a strong emphasis on software best practices, problem-solving, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient backend services using Python, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Data-Intensive Applications: Develop and manage data-intensive applications, ensuring efficient data processing and handling.
• Report Generation: Create dynamic and static reports utilizing common Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, Matplotlib, Plotly) to deliver actionable insights.
• Python Frameworks: Utilize frameworks such as Django, Flask, or Tornado to build and maintain robust backend systems, ensuring best practices in application architecture.
• Cloud Platforms: Deploy and manage applications on cloud development platforms such as AWS and Beacon, leveraging their full capabilities to support our solutions.
• Database Management: Architect, implement, and optimize database solutions using Snowflake to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage directly with Tech Owners and Business Owners to gather requirements, provide progress updates, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Ownership & Initiative: Take full ownership of projects, driving them from conception through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Software Best Practices: Implement and uphold software development best practices, including version control, automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• GenAI Tools Utilization: Utilize GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot to enhance coding efficiency, streamline workflows, and maintain high code quality.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, ensuring timely delivery of solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in computer science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field.

Required Skills

• 4-8 years of backend development experience with Python.
• Understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Proficiency in using Snowflake for database management and optimization.
• Experience working with data-intensive applications.
• Demonstrated ability to build dynamic and static reports using Python libraries such as Pandas, Matplotlib, or Plotly.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with Python frameworks like Django, Flask, or Tornado, including basic skills required to develop and maintain applications using these frameworks.
• Knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases.
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications: AWS Certified Developer or similar cloud certifications.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in the asset management or financial services industry.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices in software development.
• Familiarity with Beacon cloud services.
• Experience with GenAI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.