Senior Python Engineer

Job Title: Senior Python Developer

Experience Level:

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer with a proven background in building scalable, high-performance applications. This role is ideal for a skilled, self-motivated professional with a strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The candidate should be able to work independently within a collaborative environment, handling end-to-end development, deployment, and maintenance of applications while contributing to product vision and client success.

Job Location: Hyderabad

Notice Period: Immediate joiners preferred!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain new and existing applications, ensuring they meet specified requirements, scale efficiently, and maintain high performance.
• Analyse 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.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proficiency in Python:

  5-9 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.
• Exposure to

  GenAI

  is a plus

Additional Qualifications

• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

  Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of making solution-level decisions that align with project and business goals.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including developers, UX/UI engineers, and DevOps, and communicate technical solutions clearly.

• Adaptability and Agility:

  Comfortable in an Agile environment and able to adapt to iterative development processes, responding to change quickly and effectively.

• Product Development Mindset:

  Passion for designing innovative solutions and participating in architecture and code reviews to ensure quality and scalability.