Python API Developer

Job Title: Python API Developer

Location: Malvern, PA

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:

Python API Developer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• API in Lambda, Python Databases using Aurora, DynamoDB, Liquidbase

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda in a serverless environment.
• Integrate APIs with Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and data integrity.
• Create and manage database schema changes, migrations, and version control using Liquibase.
• Develop, test, and deploy cloud-native applications while following coding, security, and AWS best practices.
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting for APIs and database operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions through Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize application and database performance, resolve production issues, and support releases.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture decisions.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Planning & Execution Effectively prioritize tasks, estimate effort, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones while balancing multiple commitments.
• Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with business teams, clients, and leadership through proactive communication and expectation management.
• Communication Convey technical and non-technical information clearly through meetings, presentations, documentation, and status updates.
• Collaboration Foster teamwork across cross-functional groups, encourage knowledge sharing, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Decision Making Analyze options, assess risks, and make informed decisions that align with both technical and business objectives.
• Leadership & Ownership Take accountability for deliverables, drive initiatives proactively, and lead by example to achieve team goals.
• Risk & Issue Management Identify potential risks early, address blockers proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
• Customer & Business Focus Understand customer needs and business priorities, ensuring technical solutions deliver measurable value.
• Mentoring & Coaching Support team growth through guidance, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and skill development initiatives.
• Project & Change Management Adapt effectively to evolving requirements, manage priorities during change, and ensure successful delivery outcomes.