Sr. Python Developer

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python development, with a focus on API development, integration, and experience in the deployment of machine learning pipelines. This is a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and compliant Generative AI applications.

Must have:

• Expertise in programming languages - Python (primary), JavaScript, SQL, NodeJS
• Expertise in configuring and designing SQL and NoSQL databases (eg. Mongo)
• Expertise in API integration and APP serving frameworks (Flask, Django, FAST API)
• Experience in Schema definitions, parsing payload types (XSD/XML, JSON, Byte/Binary Encoded images,), etc.,
• Experience in User Authentication and Authorization frameworks and Active Directory Integration (SAML, OAuth, etc.,)
• Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI application development is a must.
• Experience working on Azure AI/ML stack is required.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, and testing.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Good to have:

• Previous experience with healthcare-related projects or HIPAA compliance is a plus.
• Experience with Django or Flask frameworks for web development.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6-8 years of proven experience as a Python Developer, with a strong focus on backend development.

Certa (getcerta.com) is a Silicon Valley-based tech product start-up that is automating the vendor, supplier, and other stakeholder onboarding processes (think background checks, agreements, and the works) for companies across industries and geographies. With multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 clients, at Certa's tech team, you will be working on stuff that is changing the way huge companies do business.

We recently raised Series A: https://www.businessinsider.com/certa-no-code-startup-raises-15-million-to-speed-procurement-2022-3" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.com/certa-no-code-startup-raises-15-million-to-speed-procurement-2022-3

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:

• Ability to build modular features and implement systems/features based on requirements
• Own specific features/modules and handle their development from scratch
• Experience with Python
• Experience in building web applications and services using Django
• Experience in creating REST APIs using Django Rest Framework
• Proficiency in a relational database such as PostgreSQL
• Experience in handling asynchronous tasks using Celery
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Experience in building solutions using ElasticSearch is a big plus
• Exposure to a NoSQL database such as MongoDB is a plus
• Hands-on exposure to AWS is a plus
• Understanding of data security, encryption is a plus
• Critical thinking and objective reasoning based
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment
• Results-oriented, proactive and showing overall leadership quality

We are ideally looking for 2+ years of experience, in as much of the tech stack as possible. If you love startups or have experience working with startups, we would be match made in tech heaven.

Perks:

• Best-in-class compensation
• Performance-based ESOPs
• Fully-remote work
• Flexible schedules
• Engineering-first culture
• Continuous learning
• Massive opportunities for growth
• Paid vacation
• Yearly offsite
• Quarterly hacker house
• Workstation setup allowance
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Maternity leaves
• Latest Apple Workstation
• Rockstar team to work with (we mean it!)
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1.   Should have worked in Agile methodology and microservices architecture

2.   Should have 7+ years of experience in Python and Django framework

3.   Should have a good knowledge of DRF

4.   Should have knowledge of User Auth (JWT, OAuth2), API Auth, Access Control List, etc.

5.   Should have working experience in session management in Django

6.   Should have expertise in the Django MVC and uses of templates in frontend

7.   Should have working experience in PostgreSQL

8.   Should have working experience in the RabbitMQ messaging channel and Celery Analytics

9.   Good to have javascript implementation knowledge in Django templates

Senior Developer

NOTE- we are looking for those who can join immediately or within 15-20 days of notice period.
Senior Dev with 5 years relevant experience

1. Working experience on web development using Python/Django
2. Comfortable with using Django framework.
3. Understanding of web servers
4. Knowledge in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other database queries
5. Experience in using Redis cache.
6. Understanding of web technologies
7. Experience in REST API development using Django.
8. Strong hold on Apache
9. Integration of data storage solutions
10. Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
11. Understanding of JavaScript, and front-end JS frameworks like VueJS, React JS and Angular JS
12. Good communication skill
13. .net/.NET core will be an added advantage

• Experience in Web and Mobile Applications.
• Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and scope and priorities
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ECMAScript 5, 6)
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it (SailsJS, Express)
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.Familiarity with front-end technologies.
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Interaction with multiple data sources.
• Good understanding of SQL syntax.
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
•  Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Knowledge in the field of IOT is good to have.

Hands -on experience with the following technologies is needed:

1. Good Knowledge of Python & Django Framework.
2. Experience in Git or any Version control systems.
3. Experience in SQL Databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL.
4. Knowledge of NoSQL Databases like Mongodb.
5. Worked on Django based live projects.
6. To implement microservices using Django rest framework.
7. Handling various technical aspects like coding of modules using the given design specifications
8. Debugging and fixing the defects as well as analyzing its root cause.
9. Deployment(AWS) and monitoring of the live project.
10. Mentoring junior developers.

Knowledge/Experience of AWS will be a big plus

Preferred Qualifications: 
B-Tech-IT/B-Tech -CSE/BCA or any degree in the relevant field

Required Experience: 
3 – 6 Years

Candidates should have worked with Startups (IT Product Firms)

Should be from B2C Firms/Product/SaaS Firms

Key Skills: Python, Golang, Java, Distributed Systems, Cloud, Microservices Architecture, MVC, Design Patterns, Data Structure, Algorithms

Your Experience Across The Years in the Roles You’ve Played

• 6+ years of technology experience (at least 2 years in direct engineering management)
• Managing a 5-15 member engineering team in an agile product org
• Track record of collaborative working with multiple stakeholders
• Planning and analysis with effective communication skills

You’ll Be Improving & Responsible For

• Our products engineering team that works on initiatives fuelling the growth of our recent health retail insurance products
• Collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery timelines are met
• Implementing product engineering best practices, and evangelizing them within the org
• Engineering management with a strong sense of ownership
• Problem solving with a clear and analytical approach and organized work habits
• Technological innovation in agile product engineering scenarios
• Product and business management principles and metrics