Back-End Senior Software Engineer - Python

Role & responsibilities

6+ years of relevant experience in back-end development, platform development, and application architecture

Expert knowledge of Python and microservices architecture

Solid experience with integrating complex REST APIs, HTTP requests, XML, and JSON data formats

Thorough understanding of the responsibilities of the platform, database, API, caching layer, proxies, and other web services used in the system

Understanding of NoSQL databases, MongoDB preferred

Understanding of RDBMS

Experience with in-memory data store, Redis preferred

Experience with Python web server / web framework, Sanic preferred

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and/or cloud deployment/formation technologies

Proficient with version control systems, issue trackers and documentation tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, markdown, mermaid diagrams).

Good knowledge and practical experience of client-side build/config management

Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Proven experience with application of design patterns in back-end development

Experience with peer reviewing of source code, code refactoring for performance improvements

Ability to adapt quickly to shifts in priorities and objectives

Excellent communication skills

Self-driven, excellent self-organization skills with proven ability to work independently for achieving development objectives.

Experience in working in an Agile scrum team

Proficient in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving problems through browser-based developer tools.

Good to Have:

Familiarity with Jenkins, Apache fframeworkssuch as AirFlow, Kafka, etc., AWS services, and Nginx is a plus.