Senior Python Developer

Job Description

As a Senior Python Developer, you will be a crucial part of our software development team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Python applications. Your extensive experience with Python programming, software design, and best practices will be essential in delivering scalable and efficient solutions that align with our business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software products.

Responsibilities

• Software Development:

  Design, develop, and maintain Python applications, modules, and libraries.

  Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to coding standards.

  Create new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to improve our software offerings.

• Technical Design and Architecture:

  Collaborate with technical leads to create software architecture and design specifications.

  Ensure that software design principles, patterns, and best practices are followed.

  Participate in design discussions and provide innovative solutions to technical challenges.

• Code Review and Quality Assurance:

  Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, readability, and maintainability.

  Write unit tests and perform testing to identify and resolve defects.

• API Development and Integration:

  Build RESTful APIs and integrate them into web and mobile applications.

  Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration.

• Data Processing and Analysis:

  Utilize Python libraries for data processing, analysis, and visualization.

  Implement algorithms and data structures to handle complex data scenarios.

• Troubleshooting and Debugging:

  Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

  Debug and optimize code to enhance application performance.

• Mentorship and Technical Leadership:

  Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

  Share expertise in Python programming and software development practices.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA.

  Communicate effectively to gather requirements and provide progress updates.

• Continuous Learning and Innovation:

  Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Python development.

  Explore new libraries, frameworks, and tools to enhance development processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience as a Python Developer, with at least 8 years in senior roles.

Strong proficiency in Python programming language.

Experience with Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask) and libraries.

Solid understanding of software design principles and patterns.

Proficiency in writing SQL queries and working with databases.

Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with data science and machine learning libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, sci-kit-learn).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., AWS, Docker).
• Previous experience in a technical leadership or mentorship capacity.
• Contribution to open-source projects or technical publications related to Python development.