Senior Engineer - Python

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.