Python Developer | Microservices, REST API, Cloud (AWSAzure), Docker, Kubernetes, Data Management

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join our technology this role you will lead the development integration and maintenance of scalable backend systems and microservices using Python. Your expertise will contribute to building high-performance applications enhancing system efficiency and ensuring reliable deployment across cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals supporting digital transformation initiatives and driving operational excellence.

Software Requirements

• Required: Python (version 3.8) Django Flask or FastAPI REST API development Git Docker Kubernetes PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab CI) Linux environments

• Preferred: Vector databases (FAISS Pinecone) cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) ML/AI integration tools automation scripting (Python Bash)

• Experience level: 710 years of professional backend development with extensive Python experience including API and microservices implementation

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and optimize scalable Python-based backend applications and microservices

• Build and expose RESTful APIs ensuring secure reliable and maintainable integration points

• Collaborate with product managers data scientists DevOps and frontend teams to understand requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions

• Write automated unit and integration tests conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for code quality

• Support deployment monitoring and troubleshooting activities in cloud or containerized environments

• Identify opportunities for process automation system performance tuning and architecture improvements

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovations for ongoing projects

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including system architecture API specifications and deployment procedures

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Essential: Python (version 3.8) experience with REST API development microservices architecture

  • Preferred: Additional scripting (Bash PowerShell) additional languages (e.g. C Java for integration)

• Databases/Data Management:

  • PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB familiarity with schema design data modeling and optimization techniques

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Basic understanding of cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP) deployment and scaling support (preferred)

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Django Flask FastAPI SQLAlchemy Celery for task queues machine learning/AI libraries as applicable

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Git Jenkins or GitLab CI Docker Kubernetes Agile/Scrum TDD/BDD frameworks (JUnit pytest Mockito)

• Security & Protocols:

  • OAuth2 JWT secure API design practices encryption standards and data privacy considerations

Experience Requirements

• 7 years of professional experience in backend software development with extensive Python expertise

• Proven track record developing scalable backend applications APIs and microservices

• Experience with cloud deployment container orchestration and automation tools

• Knowledge of data management database query optimization and NoSQL solutions (MongoDB Cassandra)

• Industry experience in finance fintech healthcare or enterprise technology sectors is preferred; alternative large-scale enterprise experience is acceptable

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the development and optimization of backend Python applications and microservices

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements design solutions and implement new features

• Write review and maintain automated tests and ensure continuous integration and deployment workflows

• Troubleshoot system issues analyze logs and perform root cause analysis to resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks

• Optimize database interactions implement caching and tune system performance for scalability and reliability

• Participate in sprint planning stand-up meetings and technical documentation updates

• Continuously assess new frameworks tools and techniques to improve development productivity

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or an equivalent field

• 7 years of professional backend development experience with extensive Python skills

• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) Python or DevOps practices are a plus

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects mentor team members and work effectively in agile environments

• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and innovative problem-solving capabilities

• Leadership skills and ability to mentor junior developers

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Adaptability to evolving technologies and project requirements

• Focus on delivering high-quality scalable and maintainable solutions

• Effective time management and organizational skills

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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