Python Developer

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Python Developer to join their engineering team. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from design and development to testing and deployment, within an Agile framework.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of hands-on experience in developing robust and scalable applications, demonstrating proficiency across Python versions (including legacy experience with 3.4, 3.5, and strong current experience with 3.6+).

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, efficient, and scalable Python applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, QA) to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver robust solutions.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas in MS SQL Server to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Implement and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tools for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and application reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues, ensuring optimal application performance.
• Participate in code reviews, promoting best practices, coding standards, and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with the latest Python versions, frameworks, libraries, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to technical documentation and maintain clear project records.
• Actively engage in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of proven professional experience in Python development.
• Strong Python Proficiency:
• Solid understanding of Python 3.x, including experience with versions 3.4, 3.5, and more recent versions (3.6+).
• In-depth knowledge of Python's core principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with popular Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI) for web development or data processing.
• Note: While experience with Python 3.4 and 3.5 is acknowledged, candidates should be prepared to work primarily with and potentially migrate systems to actively supported Python versions due to security and maintenance considerations.
• MS SQL Server Database Skills:
• Expertise in designing, developing, and managing relational databases.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and performance tuning.
• Experience with database normalization, indexing, and schema design.
• GitHub and CI/CD:
• Strong practical experience with Git for version control (branching, merging, pull requests).
• Hands-on experience in setting up, configuring, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment principles.
• Experience with RESTful API design and consumption.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:

• Experience with ORM libraries like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) and deploying Python applications in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization.
• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular).