Senior Python Developer/Lead

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Python Lead/Architect to join our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and deploying scalable APIs on the Azure cloud platform, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Python, FastAPI, and Cloud (AWS or Azure).

Responsibilities

• API Development & Deployment: Design, develop, and deploy scalable APIs using Azure Function Apps with Python and FastAPI, ensuring efficient and maintainable code.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests using Pytest to ensure high code quality and system reliability.
• Data Management: Work with Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL) for effective data storage and retrieval within an API-driven environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Data Processing: Leverage Pandas for efficient data manipulation and processing when required by business logic.
• CI/CD & Automation: Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated Azure DevOps (ADO) deployments, ensuring smooth and rapid delivery of code changes.
• Collaboration & Agile Practices: Work collaboratively within an Agile development team, actively participating in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance, security, and reliability issues in applications running on the Azure cloud platform. Optimize applications to ensure they are secure, scalable, and performant.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with FastAPI for building APIs.
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs in cloud environments (preferably Azure).
• Solid knowledge of Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL) for data management and API-driven architecture.
• Proven experience in writing unit and integration tests using Pytest or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for managing automated deployments.
• Hands-on experience in using Pandas for data manipulation and processing.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, performance, and optimization best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating within cross-functional teams.
• Good personality and communication skills are essential.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as an additional cloud service environment.

Experience

• 6-9 years of relevant experience in software development, specifically with a focus on Python and cloud technologies.

Environment

• This position is fully remote and requires working UK Shift (1:00 PM - 10:00 PM).

Salary

• Estimated budget for this role is 1.5 Lakhs per month.

Growth Opportunities

Career advancement opportunities within the team and organization are available, although specifics are not provided.

Benefits

Benefits are not specified.