Senior Python Developer

Description

Summary: Join our team as a Senior Python Developer to build scalable backend services, innovate, and shape technical solutions while mentoring junior developers. Highlights: 1. Build and maintain robust, scalable backend services and applications 2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring inventive ideas to life 3. Coach and support junior developers, fostering professional advancement We are eager to welcome a skilled Senior Python Developer into our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in building and delivering reliable, scalable backend services that drive our products forward. Working closely with cross\-functional groups, you will help bring inventive ideas to life and contribute to shaping the technical course of our solutions. **Responsibilities** * Build, refine, and maintain sturdy backend services and applications * Architect scalable, secure, and dependable software designs that fit business goals * Team up with product leads, designers, and engineering colleagues to outline and ship new capabilities * Examine code from peers and provide constructive feedback to preserve quality standards * Coach and support junior developers, promoting knowledge transfer and professional advancement * Improve existing codebases to enhance speed, scalability, and ease of upkeep * Take part in technical strategy sessions and help guide architectural decisions * Pinpoint, debug, and resolve intricate production\-level issues promptly * Drive continuous refinement of engineering practices and delivery processes * Keep up with emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where they deliver clear value **Requirements** * At least 3 years of pertinent professional experience in software engineering * Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including SOLID and clean architecture * Proven track record creating cloud\-based, microservice\-driven backend services * Advanced expertise in core Python for producing reliable backend solutions * Hands\-on experience with the FastAPI framework for developing modern APIs * Practical skill in asynchronous programming using Asyncio * Solid grasp of scalability, performance, and reliability concerns in distributed systems * Direct experience using Docker to containerize applications * Working familiarity with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized workloads * Understanding of cloud foundations, preferably on Microsoft Azure * Experience working with both relational and NoSQL data stores * Effective communication capabilities that enable smooth team collaboration * Excellent spoken and written English skills (B2\+ level or higher) **Nice to have** * Hands\-on experience working within Linux environments for development and deployment tasks * Practical knowledge of SQL for advanced query writing and database operations * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, with GitOps or ArgoCD considered a plus * Experience using Go (Golang) for backend service development * Exposure to AWS cloud services and related tooling