Senior Python Developer

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for not just building scalable and efficient systems, but also driving solution architecture, mentoring peers, and owning projects end-to-end. You should be excited about both coding and leading technical design discussions. Must-Have Skills Core Technical Expertise - Python (Advanced): Strong knowledge of Python 3.x, best practices, and design patterns. - Django: Experience building scalable and secure web applications. - FastAPI: Hands-on experience with async APIs and building high-performance backends. - SQLAlchemy: Deep experience with ORM mapping, query building, and database management using SQLAlchemy Core and ORM. - Async Programming: Proficiency in asyncio, non-blocking architectures, and concurrent systems. - Microservices Architecture: Experience designing and managing distributed systems. - Event-Driven and Synchronous Architectures: Strong knowledge of building event-based and traditional API systems. Database and Data Management - PostgreSQL: Expertise in SQL optimization, advanced query structuring, database scaling techniques, and working with complex schemas. - SQLAlchemy: Strong experience integrating SQLAlchemy with Postgres in both synchronous and asynchronous (e.g., asyncpg) modes. Cloud and Infrastructure - AWS Cloud: Experience with EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, Cognito, and Lambda. - Kubernetes: Knowledge of EKS, container orchestration, scaling, deployment strategies. - Docker: Hands-on experience with containerization and image management. Additional Skills - CI/CD Pipelines: Setting up automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. - Testing: Strong understanding of unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks. - Security Best Practices: Knowledge of API security, authentication flows, and secure coding principles. - Technical Documentation: Ability to write clean, thorough technical and solution design documents. Responsibilities - Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs. - Drive architectural decisions and solutioning for new projects. - Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews. - Collaborate closely with DevOps to optimize deployment and monitoring pipelines. - Actively contribute to improving system scalability, reliability, and security. - Engage in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and project estimations. Requirements - 3-5 years of strong backend development experience using Python, Django, and FastAPI. - Proven experience with SQLAlchemy in large production-grade systems. - Prior experience designing and deploying microservices in AWS using Kubernetes, API Gateway, and Lambda. - Proven leadership on projects or leading small teams technically. - Hands-on experience with asynchronous systems and event-driven designs. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in fast-paced startup environments. - Familiarity with serverless architectures and SaaS product development. - Experience with SNS/SQS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ for messaging and events.