Senior Python Developer

Job Description

Job Purpose As a Senior Python Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable microservices and backend systems. Youll work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions, mentor junior developers, and help shape our technical direction. Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities • Architect, design, and implement scalable microservices using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Django, Flask) • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for high-availability, distributed systems • Ensure consistency, availability, and service orchestration across distributed systems. • Integrate with third-party services and APIs (e.g. external data sources). • Optimize application performance, reliability, and security (including data management and compliance). • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product) to deliver features using Agile methodologies. • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following standard best practices. • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime. • Document technical designs, processes, and architectural decisions. • Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in Python and microservices. • Adhere to ISMS policies and procedures. Job Specification / Skills and Competencies • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of professional Python development experience. • 2+ years of hands-on experience designing and building microservices architectures. • Strong proficiency with Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask). • Exposure on containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)