Senior Python Developer
Job Title: Senior Python Developer
Experience: 12+ Years
Location: Jersey City, NJ – Hybrid
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Implementation Partner (IP): Capgemini
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer with 12+ years of software development experience and strong hands-on expertise in Python, backend development, APIs, cloud technologies, databases, and enterprise application development. The ideal candidate will work closely with architects, business analysts, DevOps, QA, and other engineering teams to design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications using Python.
- Develop scalable and secure backend services, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
- Work with FastAPI, Flask, and/or Django for backend application development.
- Design and implement integrations with internal and external systems.
- Develop efficient database queries and data-access layers.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, or similar.
- Develop and maintain REST APIs and microservices.
- Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define technical solutions and application architecture.
- Implement automated unit, integration, and API testing.
- Troubleshoot application issues and perform root-cause analysis.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards and best practices.
- Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
- Develop containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Integrate applications with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with distributed development teams.
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
Required Skills
- 12+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Python
- Excellent knowledge of Python OOP, data structures, exception handling, and design patterns
- Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Experience with FastAPI, Flask, and/or Django
- Strong SQL and database development experience
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar databases
- Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub/GitLab
- Experience with unit testing frameworks such as PyTest or unittest
- Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch, or equivalent cloud services
- Experience with Kafka or other messaging/event-streaming platforms
- Experience with Redis
- Experience with Celery
- Experience developing event-driven and distributed applications
- Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
- Knowledge of application security, OAuth2, JWT, and secure API development
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
- Experience with financial services or other large enterprise environments
- Experience leading or mentoring development teams
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
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