Senior Engineer - Python

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities Develop, update, and maintain new and existing applications, ensuring they meet specified requirements, scale efficiently, and maintain high performance. Analyze and interpret project requirements to independently design effective solutions while keeping the broader product architecture in mind. Design, develop, and deploy APIs and web services with a focus on reusable, testable, and efficient code. Implement low-latency, scalable applications with optimized performance. Create Docker files for containerization and deploy applications within a Kubernetes environment. Adapt quickly to a dynamic, start-up style environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a resourceful approach to driving results. Qualifications Required Proficiency in Python: 5 - 8 Years of hands-on experience with Python, particularly with Fast API / Flask. Familiarity with other web frameworks like Django and web2py is beneficial. Web Development and API Design: Deep understanding of RESTful API design, as well as a working knowledge of HTTP, JSON, and other web protocols. Database Expertise: Experience with RDBMS databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and document-based databases (e.g., MongoDB). Skilled in database design, indexing, and optimizing queries. Design Patterns and Best Practices: Knowledge of fundamental design principles, including object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns, especially as they apply to Python. Containerization and Orchestration: Strong experience with Docker for containerization, and Kubernetes for deploying and managing containerized applications. Scalable Architecture Knowledge: Understanding of multi-process architecture, threading limitations of Python, and core principles behind building scalable and maintainable applications. Unit Testing and Quality Assurance: Familiar with testing frameworks such as PyTest or UnitTest for building unit tests and ensuring code quality, as well as a TDD (Test-Driven Development) approach. Version Control: Proficiency with Git for source code management and collaborative development. Skills and Experience Required ETL Processes and Data Pipelines: Hands-on experience in building data pipelines and workflows, using tools such as Apache Airflow or other ETL frameworks. Cloud Services: Experience working with cloud environments, especially AWS, including knowledge of services like S3, EC2, and Lambda. Microservices Architecture: Familiarity with microservices design patterns and best practices, as well as deployment in containerized environments. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Why you'll love working with us: Opportunity to work on technical challenges with global impact. Vast opportunities for self-development, including online university access and sponsored certifications. Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons to foster innovation and learning. Generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible work hours, and more. Supportive work environment with forums to explore passions beyond work. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions while advancing their career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.