Python API Developer

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Job Summary

The Python API Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust RESTful APIs using Python frameworks. This role requires a strong understanding of Python programming and the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to estimates for completing features and user stories.
• Develop and maintain unit tests for code components.
• Write well-designed, testable, scalable, and efficient code following software development best practices.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in the Agile/SCRUM development process as an individual contributor, including sprint planning, task estimation, and daily stand-ups.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.
• Perform code reviews and lead refactoring discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Guide teams through large-scale codebase improvements and enforce coding standards.
• Take ownership of complex modules and ensure their scalability, performance, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of IT experience, with at least 2 years of proven experience in relevant technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of RESTful API design principles.
• Proficiency in RESTful API development using Python frameworks such as FastAPI and Flask.
• Strong understanding of Core Python and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Proficiency in at least one Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Comfortable working with SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database optimization.
• Solid understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Pytest, unittest, or nose.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) like SQLAlchemy.
• Knowledge of Redis, Amazon S3, or Amazon SQS.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming in Python.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of IT experience with a focus on Python and API development.
• A minimum of 2 years of specific experience in RESTful API development.

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