Python Developer

Senior Python Developer to lead the development of scalable, high-performance backend systems and data-driven applications. You will work on building robust services, APIs, and data workflows that power real-time and batch applications.This role is ideal for a seasoned developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building reliable software, and working across data and engineering teams. Youll play a key role in designing and developing Python-based systems that interface with big data frameworks, cloud platforms, and analytics tools.Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust Python-based backend services and microservices.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrations with third-party systems and internal tools.
• Work with data workflows involving ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and Airflow.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy, monitor, and scale applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Write unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, and follow CI/CD best practices.
• Work with cloud storage, databases, and data lake technologies like S3, Parquet, and DuckDB.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to enable data access and modeling.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development, primarily in Python.
• Strong understanding of OOP, modular design, and Python design patterns.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django).
• Hands-on experience with data processing tools like Pandas, SQLAlchemy, PyArrow.
• Proficiency with SQL and database technologies (PostgreSQL, DuckDB, etc.).
• Experience with Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Knowledge of building scalable, distributed applications and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of version control (Git), testing frameworks (PyTest), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark or Vaex.
• Familiarity with data storage formats and tools like Parquet, Iceberg.
• Exposure to data streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Flink).
• Experience integrating backend systems with AI/ML pipelines or BI platforms.
• Understanding of security standards and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).
• Background in metadata-driven or event-driven architectures.

Role: Python-Django Developer 

Location: Noida, India

Description:

• Develop web applications using Python and Django.
• Write clean and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to design and implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in web development using Python and Django.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of RESTful web services.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with team members.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Senior Python Developer (6 + Years Experience)

Core Skills:

• Strong Python experience and understanding of modern design patterns, abstractions, object oriented programming at scale.
• Strong understanding of event based/async architectures (Kafka, WebSockets)
• Database interactions
• Working understanding of infrastructure as code (terraform ) and how develop code that will be deployed by IAC.
• Working understanding of Kubernetes including containerization, deploying, debugging services running on k8s.

Preferred:

• Working GCP experience including GKE, GCE, Cloud functions/cloud run, IAM.
• Git required
• CICD and automation experience; stack includes Jenkins, Terraform, Argo, Harness.

Required Skills:

● Expert in Python, with knowledge of at least Django (More web frameworks are a plus)

● Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries

● Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system

● Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture

● Good understanding of server-side templating languages (such as Jinja 2, Mako, etc depending on your technology stack)

● Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 (is a plus)

● Understanding of accessibility and security compliance

● Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments

● Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

● Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python

● Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform

● Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes

● Strong unit test and debugging skills

● Proficient understanding of code versioning tools

● Knowledge of application deployment process and server set up

● Integration of data storage solutions

Responsibilities:

● Owning one or more of the web services; adding new features, resolving bugs, and refactoring/ improving code base.

● Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications

● Translating product requirements into functional, maintainable, extensible software that is in-line with company objectives.

● Good knowledge of software engineering best practices, including unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, debugging, troubleshooting, & agile development.

● Work on cutting-edge web technologies to make a powerful impact on 1M+ enterprise users

● Be part of a growing team that will design, develop, and test software and cross-product applications which span across different Planview products

● Work in an agile engineering team writing maintainable and scalable code for software components and influencing team decisions

● Contribute to the product’s architecture vision and execution, working closely with cross-product teams and other leaders within the R&D department

● Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers

● Drive continuous improvement of software quality, CX and maintainability of features

● Continuous learning of technology trends, tools, and approaches, including sharing this knowledge with your team

As per 5 yrs below is the tech stack that he should know around django:

·         Django forms

·         Django Rest APIs

·         Schedulers/Cron Jobs

·         Customising middlewares

·         Customising permission classes

·         Management commands

·         Fixtures

·         Multiple Environment handling

·         Multiple database integration

·         SQL and NoSQL database integration experience

·         Use of loggers or any logging mechanism

·         Signals

·         Push notifications over IOS/Android devices

·         Email notifications

·         Websockets

·         Unit testing

·         Caching

·         Payment gateway integration

AWS & Deployment Skills:

·         Deployment of Django over EC2 using Nginx or Apache2

·         Configuring the Django to run the services like websockets, celery

·         Using and configuring the RDS

·         Should know how to use S3 buckets

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