Lead Python Developer

Hybrid in New York, NY, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract W2
50% Travel Required
Hybrid
$65 - $70/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Asset Management

Summary

Job Title:            Sr. Python Developer

Job Location:     NYC, NY– (HYBRID-3O/2R)

Duration:           Long Term Contract

Interview:           MS. Teams & In-Person

 

We are looking for a skilled Core Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in Python programming, data structures, and problem-solving skills.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient Python code
  • Develop backend components and RESTful APIs
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
  • Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
  • Implement security and data protection solutions
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and upgrade existing systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, DevOps, QA)
  • Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

 

Required Skills/Core Python Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Python fundamentals (OOPs, decorators, generators, multithreading, multiprocessing)
  • Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with Python 3.x
  • Familiarity with virtual environments and package management (pip)

Backend Development

  • Experience with frameworks like:
    • Django
    • Flask
    • FastAPI
  • Building RESTful APIs
  • Working with JSON, HTTP, and Web Services

Database Knowledge

  • Experience with relational databases:
    • MySQL
    • PostgreSQL
  • Basic knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

Other Technical Skills

  • Version control using Git
  • Basic understanding of Linux commands
  • Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture
  • Unit testing using unittest/pytest
  • Familiarity with Docker (preferred)

 

Good to Have

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure)
  • CI/CD pipeline understanding
  • Knowledge of message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka
  • Experience with caching (Redis)
  • Basic frontend knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field (preferred)
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  • Dice Id: 91141690
  • Position Id: 8916891
  • Posted 9 hours ago
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