Python Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Python Engineer to become part of our agile unit. You will be tasked with architecting resilient web frameworks, engineering backend logic to serve datasets with high efficiency, and executing data transformations that underpin our analytics-centric applications. This position necessitates a profound grasp of Python, web-based development ecosystems, data processing methodologies, and database administration.

Roles and Responsibilities

Core Python: Should be proficient in the fundamental concepts and features of the Python language. You should have extensive experience leveraging web frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI for the construction of RESTful APIs, alongside mastery of asynchronous programming via asyncio. Mastery of managing concurrent connections and refining I/O operations is required. You should possess a thorough understanding of microservices architecture and the capacity to author clean, high-performance, and sustainable code.

Security Best Practices and Requirements: Should have a sound knowledge of security protocols for microservices, specifically regarding authentication, authorization, and encryption. Experience in hardening APIs through the use of OAuth, JWT, and API gateways is expected.

Web Framework Development: Should be able to design, create, and support high-scale web frameworks using Python. You should work in tandem with front-end engineers to bridge user-facing components with server-side implementation. It is essential to ensure these frameworks remain secure, efficient, and easy to maintain. You should have a sound knowledge of one or more Python-based web frameworks such as Django, Flask, Pyramid, etc., and know how to utilize features like routing, templating, and database integration.

Object Relational Mappers (ORMs): Should be capable of engineering backend systems that deliver datasets through APIs and diverse interfaces. You will implement data access layers and integrate with various storage solutions, optimizing for speed and reliability. You should be able to use ORMs like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM to abstract low-level SQL and manage data objects, including model definition, CRUD operations, and transaction handling.

Data Transformations and Database Management: Should be able to design and maintain database schemas tailored to application needs. You will optimize retrieval performance and manage both relational and NoSQL storage solutions. Responsibilities include designing data transformation pipelines and utilizing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows to clean and enrich data while safeguarding integrity and quality throughout the process.

Other Skills: Should also have some general skills that are useful for any developer, such as:

Debugging and testing: Should be able to use tools and techniques to identify and resolve software defects, including logging, unit testing, and integration testing suites.

Version control: Should be able to use systems like Git to coordinate code changes and collaborate with peers, managing branches, commits, and pull requests effectively.

Communication and teamwork: Should be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues, producing clear documentation and adhering to established coding standards and best practices.