Senior Software Engineer (Python Fullstack)

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our engineering team. You will be a key contributor in planning and implementing scalable solutions, setting technical standards, and driving best practices for the team. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with deep experience in Python, micro services, and front-end tech stack React JS. You will also collaborate with the Engineering Manager and client to translate high-level ideas into scalable systems and mentor junior team members to foster a learning culture.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following.

You will be expected to:

• Develop and troubleshoot applications build with Python and React JS or any other frontend tech stack.
• Collaborate with the product / engineering / client team to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Set coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure the technical quality of the team's work.
• Work on micro services and manage multi-code architecture for scalability and performance.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology space and inspire the team to explore new technologies.
• Mentor junior developers, fostering a learning environment and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
• Suggest appropriate technologies and platforms to use to deliver customer requirements
• Improving and streamlining existing systems, requiring a keen attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality, maintainable, and future-proof code.
• Communicate and work with cross functional teams
• Work closely with Product Managers to create the product & technology roadmap
• Ensure projects are developed in accordance with established engineering processes, adhering to scope, schedule constraints and agile project plans
• Contribute to all phases in the software lifecycle requirements analysis, solution design, development, and deployment

Requirements

Key technical expertise areas expected for this role:

• Python Expertise: Strong command of Python, with a focus on developing robust and scalable applications.
• REST API development using Rest frameworks like Django, Fast API or Flask or any popular framework
• Demonstrable ability to learn new programming languages and frameworks quickly
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong Database knowledge in PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Should be proactive, collaborative, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs

Additional areas that would add value:

• Experience with distributed systems with specific focus on security and scalability
• Strong understanding of Design Patterns & their application in system design
• Using DevOps & Infrastructure tooling
• Docker Understanding
• Test Driven & Behavior Driven Development
• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum/Kanban methodologies
• Familiarity with deploying scalable applications on cloud platforms (AWS).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.