Python Developer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• At least 2+ years of experience in Software engineering
• At least 2+ years of experience recent experience in programming - Python development
• Strong skills in SQL
• Experience with relational databases such as Snowflake, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with designing and developing software applications for cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Equivalent.
• Good in Communication
• Should also have experience with Python frameworks, such as Pandas, NumPy, and Pyramid.
• A solid understanding of fundamental computer science principles, including data structures and algorithms, is necessary.
• Capable of thriving in high-pressure situations and delivering results within tight time constraints.
• Demonstrated passion for technology coupled with an eagerness to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Roles & responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Python applications and services.
• Responsible for data analysis & validations on data & process migrations.
• Working with other developers to design and implement new features
• Troubleshooting and debugging code
• Deploying applications to production.
• Working with DevOps teams to ensure that applications are running smoothly.

Skill/Tool level detail:

Top candidates will have proven experience in the following

• Designing, creating, deploying, and sustaining software solutions on a large scale.
• Implementing application architectural patterns, including but not limited to MVC, Microservices, and Event-driven architectures.
• Utilizing CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GoCD, etc., for seamless software deployment.
• Deploying and managing software on public cloud platforms like AWS.
• Collaborating within an Agile framework, preferably following Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in managing and deploying applications using container orchestration tools, specifically ECS (Elastic Container Service). Good understanding of Docker fundamentals.
• Other AWS services like Lambda, cloudformation, cloudwatch, S3.
• Good working knowledge on Python modules like Pandas, Numpy, mutlithreading, requests, etc
• Possess a solid understanding of version control systems, with a particular focus on GIT.
• Proficiency with SQL.

Good to have

• Proficient in managing diverse datastores, including Snowflake, Elasticsearch, MySQL, and Oracle.
• Well-versed in developing Snowflake procedures, tasks, and other Snowflake components.
• Experienced in working with message brokers such as AWS SQS and AWS SNS.
• Proficient in utilizing batch or stream processing systems, including Apache Spark and AWS Glue.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools like Apache Airflow and Perfect.
• Skilled in developing and working with Restful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with API tools like Swagger, Postman, and Assertible.
• Advocate of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD).
• Extensive hands-on experience with testing tools like Selenium and Cucumber, with expertise in seamlessly integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.