Senior Python Developer

Overview

Hybrid

$50 - $60

Contract - Independent

Contract - W2

Contract - 1 Year(s)

Skills

Senior Python Developer

Python application development

scalable backend services

microservices architecture

REST APIs

asynchronous systems

Celery

asyncio

object-oriented programming

design patterns

modular software design

unit testing

integration testing

CI/CD pipelines

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

Redis

AWS

EKS

Lambda

RDS

Aurora

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

distributed systems

fault tolerance

high availability

debugging

profiling

performance tuning

DevOps mindset

code reviews

mentoring

PHP to Python migration

C to Python migration

event-driven architecture

event sourcing

CQRS

domain-driven design

payment processing systems

financial platforms

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS SQS

AWS SNS

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog.

Job Details

Senior Python Developer (8-11 Years Experience)

Looking for Strong Python Application Developers Not Data Engineers

Location - Mountain View, CA (Hybrid).

We're hiring a seasoned Python software developer who is passionate about building production-grade applications. This is not a role for data engineers or data scientists we are specifically looking for experienced Python application developers who have built scalable backend services, complex business logic, and robust distributed systems using Python.

You'll be joining a high-impact team that s focused on financial inclusion and digital transformation. Our platform adapts to local markets and handles mission-critical operations. You ll play a key role in shaping architecture, implementing core features, mentoring team members, and ensuring code quality across the board.

Key Responsibilities

Translate product requirements into technical specifications and user stories
Architect and develop scalable, secure, and resilient backend services
Maintain and evolve a Python-based microservices architecture
Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including planning, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support
Perform code reviews and enforce high standards of software craftsmanship
Lead initiatives to modernize the codebase and migrate legacy systems (PHP/C) to Python
Mentor junior developers and help shape the team s engineering culture
Own the end-to-end delivery of features, with a DevOps mindset

Required Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on experience in Python application development (not scripting or analytics)
Proficiency in designing and developing REST APIs, background job processors, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous systems (e.g., using Celery, asyncio, etc.)
Strong experience in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and modular software design
Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Redis)
Proficiency with AWS cloud services including EKS, Lambda, RDS, Aurora, S3, etc.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Helm, etc.)
Understanding of distributed systems, fault tolerance, and high availability
Strong debugging, profiling, and performance tuning skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

Experience migrating legacy systems from PHP or C to Python
Exposure to event sourcing, CQRS, or domain-driven design
Knowledge of payment processing systems or financial platforms
Experience with message queues such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS/SNS
Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, etc.

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