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Roles And Responsibilities Mindstix is looking for a seasoned and detail-oriented Senior Python Developer to join our high-performing engineering team. You are a strategic thinker and hands-on coder who excels at building scalable backend systems, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence across projects. You take full ownership of solutions and thrive in an innovation-driven, collaborative environment : Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance Python-based applications, services, and APIs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and product managers to define architecture and deliver robust solutions. Mentor junior developers by conducting code reviews, providing technical guidance, and promoting engineering best practices. Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following industry standards and modern design patterns. Architect and implement microservices-based systems with a focus on modularity, fault tolerance, and observability. Integrate and manage third-party APIs and services, ensuring seamless and secure interactions. Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective fixes. Champion automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure code quality and release readiness. Stay abreast of the latest advancements in Python, backend frameworks, and infrastructure tooling. Contribute to process improvements, technical documentation, and knowledge-sharing across teams. Qualifications And Skills Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 58 years of professional experience in backend development using Python. Expertise in one or more Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Strong experience with RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and building microservices architectures. Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (e.g., MongoDB, Redis). Deep understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and system architecture. Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker), and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes is a plus). Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and cloud-native design patterns. Experience integrating message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka in distributed systems. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and align solutions with business goals. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams. Bonus : Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, UnitTest), GraphQL, WebSockets, or event-driven systems.
