Senior Python Engineer + AWS

Description:

Responsibilities:

Application & Backend Development:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications, services, and backend components using frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

API & Microservices Engineering:

Build RESTful and asynchronous APIs, design microservices architectures, and integrate with internal/external systems and databases.

Data Handling & Processing:

Work with SQL/NoSQL databases, message queues, and data pipelines; implement ETL workflows and ensure high data quality.

Performance & Optimization:

Optimize application performance, memory usage, and execution speed; profile code and resolve bottlenecks.

Cloud & DevOps Integration:

Deploy and operate applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), integrating CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Testing & Debugging:

Write robust unit/integration tests (pytest/unittest), debug complex issues, and support QA/UAT and production deployments.

Collaboration:

Partner with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Security & Compliance:

Implement secure coding practices, handle authentication/authorization, and ensure application compliance with standards.

Lifecycle Management:

Manage versioning, releases, observability, and maintain applications throughout their lifecycle.

Documentation:

Produce clear technical documentation, API references, and user guides for developers and stakeholders.

Skills:

Core:

Python, Django/Flask/FastAPI, Async programming (asyncio), REST APIs.

Technical:

Microservices, SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), Message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Git, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab), Linux, API security.

Methodologies:

Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD best practices, Code review & clean coding principles.

Personal / Soft Skills:

Excellent communication skills

Structured and methodical approach to work

Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

Proactive and self driven

Strong team player

Positive attitude and growth mindset

Reliable and accountable

Passionate about building high quality, value driven solutions

Relevant Experience

7-10 years

Mandatory skills

The candidate should have strong experience in the following skill set:

• Python
• AWS S3
• AWS Glue
• AWS Athena
• PySpark
• Database (RDS / NoSQL)
• MongoDB (Good to have)

Desired skills

To handle development team on own and works with senior stakeholders.

To work on designing the solutions for application/systems with architect capabilities

Domain (Industry)

Banking

Total Experience (Ex. 5-7 Years)

8-10 years