Python Developer at Richardson, TX (Onsite)

Position: Python Developer

Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite)

Long Term Contract

Job Description:

As a Senior Python Developer, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable Python applications.  This role involves providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

●       Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable and secure Python-based applications and services.

●       Write clean, efficient, reusable and testable code adhering to best practices and company standards.

●       Integrate data storage solutions (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, CosmosDB), APIs and services.

●       Optimize application performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and responsiveness.

●       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and integrate components.

●       Manage testing and debugging processes to ensure low-latency and bug-free applications.

●       Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in Python development and propose innovative solutions for continuous improvement.

●       Create and maintain technical documentation for code and system architecture.

●       Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers by providing thorough code reviews, and sharing constructive feedback to foster a culture of quality and growth.

Qualifications & Skills:

●       Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

●       Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Python Developer with a proven track record of leading complex projects.

●       Expert proficiency in the Python programming language and its core principles, libraries and best practices.

●       Strong expertise in Python frameworks (e.g. Django, Flask or FastAPI).

●       Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases and ability to design and optimize schemas.

●       Experience with RESTful APIs and building microservices.

●       Solid understanding of version control systems and collaborative workflows (e.g. Git, GitHub)

●       Experience using Jira, Confluence, GitHub, UCD, etc.

●       Solid understanding of RAG and how it utilized in Python, LLM APIs, etc.

●       Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).

●       Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.

●       Effective communication, teamwork, teaching/mentorship abilities.

●       Technical Documentation.