Senior Python Developer at Leapstrat Interactive · Kolkata · 5 - 7 years · ₹7L - ₹10L / yr · Bootstrapped · Posted 10 Nov 2024

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Python Developer with some experience in Laravel to spearhead our offshore team, in managing a large-scale USA-based product platform.
As a Senior Python Developer, you will primarily focus on building efficient data-driven applications and robust web scraping solutions. You will leverage your experience with the Scrapy framework for large-scale data collection and processing. While Python is the primary language, some experience in Laravel will be essential to contribute to PHP-based projects, allowing for full-stack support when needed.
This role requires a proactive, resourceful developer who can think on their feet and efficiently tackle complex problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Scrapy Web Scraping: Develop, optimize, and maintain web scrapers using the Scrapy framework to gather, process, and store data from various online sources.
- Back-End Development: Design, develop, and implement scalable backend solutions in Python, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and high performance.
- Laravel Integration (As Needed): Contribute to existing Laravel projects, working with the PHP framework to support API endpoints, and ensure seamless integration with Python-based services.
- API Development & Integration: Build and integrate RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between applications and external data sources.
- Data Processing & Storage: Create efficient data processing pipelines and manage SQL/NoSQL databases to store and organize large datasets collected through Scrapy.
- System Architecture: Work collaboratively with other developers to design scalable, resilient architectures that support data-heavy applications.
- Continuous Integration & Automation: Use Python to automate tasks, optimize CI/CD workflows, and enhance deployment processes for faster and more reliable releases.
- Mentorship & Code Review: Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to maintaining high coding standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong focus on web scraping using Scrapy.
- 1-2 years of experience with Laravel (intermediate understanding is acceptable for full-stack support).
- Demonstrated experience with data-driven projects, showcasing resourceful problem-solving abilities.
Technical Skills:
- Python: Advanced proficiency in Python, particularly with libraries for data manipulation and web scraping.
- Scrapy Framework: Extensive experience in Scrapy, including creating custom spiders, handling complex data extraction requirements, and working with proxies and data pipelines.
- Laravel (PHP): Familiarity with Laravel for backend development, including API creation, routing, and MVC structure.
- Database Management: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- API Development: Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and integrating external services.
- Automation & DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Docker, and version control systems (Git).
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- High-Impact Role: Work on projects where your expertise in Scrapy and Python will directly influence our data capabilities and client success.
- Growth Opportunities: Access to learning resources, mentorship, and a supportive environment for continuous professional development.
- Innovative Culture: Join a team that values out-of-the-box thinking, resourcefulness, and efficient problem-solving.

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