We are looking for an experienced Lead Python Developer with strong cloud expertise to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications, leveraging modern cloud platforms and a wide range of technologies to deliver robust solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of Python-based applications
- Architect scalable cloud solutions across multiple cloud providers
- Define and enforce best practices for software design, coding standards, and SOLID principles
- Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for efficient data processing
- Implement messaging and caching solutions to support high-performance systems
- Design and optimize relational and NoSQL database schemas and queries
- Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure application reliability
- Establish testing strategies, including unit and integration testing, to maintain code quality
- Mentor and guide team members, performing code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
- Manage source code repositories and ensure smooth version control workflows
Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial experience in software development with Python
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Proficiency in testing frameworks such as Pytest and Python unittest
- Expertise in at least one major cloud platform: Oracle Cloud, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure
- Background in messaging and caching technologies, including Redis, RabbitMQ, and Apache Kafka
- Understanding of SDLC methodologies and SOLID object-oriented design principles
- Skills in Python frameworks and ORMs such as SQLAlchemy and Django
- Knowledge of relational databases, including Oracle Rdb, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with NoSQL and analytical databases such as Apache Cassandra, ClickHouse, and Amazon DynamoDB
- Competency with MySQL and MongoDB for diverse data storage needs
- Qualifications in containerization with Docker and building ETL/ELT solutions
- Experience with monitoring and visualization tools like Kibana, Elasticsearch, and Grafana
- Capability to work with Prometheus and ZABBIX for system monitoring
- English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Kanban and Scrum
- Skills in code quality tools, including Mypy and SonarQube
- Expertise in data analysis libraries NumPy and Pandas
- Background in software design principles and Unix environments
- Proficiency with version control systems such as Git, Mercurial, and svnX