Senior Python Developer

Hiring Requirement Document

Position: Senior Python Developer

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 68 Years (flexible based on expertise)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, self-driven, and experienced Python Developer to join our

technology team. This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring end-to-end

ownership of product delivery, primarily on backend systems and APIs, with exposure to

frontend when needed. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills,

deep expertise in Python frameworks (such as FastAPI/Django), and the ability to

independently design, build, and deliver scalable modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable web applications using Python frameworks

such as FastAPI, Django or Flask.

• Strong proficiency & hands-on in Python programming FastAPI, data structures,

algorithms, and object-oriented design.

• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and third-party

integrations.

• Solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL and NoSQL databases such

as MongoDB, Redis, and Amazon, DynamoDB.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services services including Amazon EC2, ECS, Amazon S3,

Amazon RDS, KMS, AWS Lambda, and Amazon CloudWatch.

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CICD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of caching, queues, and event-driven systems using Apache Kafka,

RabbitMQ, and Celery.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.

• Understanding of secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data

protection.

• Build responsive interfaces using ReactJS and modern frontend tools.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance across environments.

• Take end-to-end ownership of features from requirement analysis to deployment.

• Collaborate with product managers and QA to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Manage source code and branching strategies using Git.

• Integrate third-party APIs and external services seamlessly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django or Flask.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.

• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices using Flask, FastAPI, and Django.

• Develop secure, high-performance, and reusable code following coding standards and

best practices.

• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and integrations with MySQL and

NoSQL databases such as MongoDB,

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Amazon Web Services using services

such as Amazon EC2, ECS, Amazon S3,

• Amazon RDS, AWS Lambda, and Amazon CloudWatch, KMS.

• Build CICD pipelines and automate deployments using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub

Actions, or GitLab CICD.

• Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes.

• Implement caching, asynchronous processing, and messaging solutions using Redis,

Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Celery.

• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive

fixes.

• Monitor application health, logs, metrics, and system performance to ensure uptime and

reliability.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, DevOps engineers, product managers,

and stakeholders to deliver features on time.

• Participate in architecture discussions and recommend scalable, secure technical

solutions.

• Write unit tests, integration tests, and maintain code quality through reviews and

automation.

• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with organizational

standards.

• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and support technical growth of the

team.

• Estimate tasks, plan sprints, and contribute to Agile ceremonies such as standups,

retrospectives, and sprint planning.

• Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and engineering practices to improve

development efficiency.

• Proficiency in frontend technologies: ReactJS, JavaScript and modern framework

• Working knowledge of REST API integration and handling external services.

• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.

• Ability to work independently, own technical solutions, and manage deadlines.

• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms JWT, OAuth, etc..

• Follow OWASP guidelines and ensure data security in APIs and databases.

• Conduct code reviews, fix vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance standards.

• Monitoring Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar tools

• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and ensure high code coverage.

Preferred/Good to Have

• Exposure to agile/scrum-based environments.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong ownership mindset.

• Strong communicator and effective collaborator.

• Able to think critically and solve complex problems independently.

• Enthusiastic about learning and adopting new technologies.