Senior Backend Python Developer

Job description:

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our backend services, leveraging your expertise in Java and Python to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve bugs, implement new features, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our products and services.

Job requirements:

• Maintain and enhance existing backend services written in Python/Java, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex bugs and issues reported by internal teams or customers, with a strong focus on root cause analysis and timely resolution.
• Collaborate with QA engineers, product managers, Support group and other teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver robust solutions.
• Implement new features and functionality based on business requirements, following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize and refactor codebase as needed to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Work closely with DevOps team to deploy and monitor backend services in production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and cross-team collaborations to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technology adoption to streamline development workflows and enhance productivity.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer, with strong proficiency in Java and Python.
• Solid understanding of backend development principles, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting production systems, with a focus on identifying and resolving bugs and performance issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to debug complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is desirable