Python Developer

The vulnerability management platforms team is looking for an experienced and proactive Python developer to design and implement high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI.

The candidate should be able to quickly adapt to a fast-evolving environment and take full ownership of the services/features they will be working on.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and high-performing RESTful APIs using FastAPI, SQL Model, and Redis.
2. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code.
3. Develop and maintain documentation.
4. Design and optimize database schemas and queries.
5. Create and maintain automated test suites.
6. Monitor and optimize API performance.
7. Implement caching strategies and rate limiting.
8. Collaborate with the front-end team to ensure smooth API integration.
9. Assist in implementing workflows for detecting, archiving, and purging stale data based on retention policies.
10. Ensure proper logging and auditing of data lifecycle processes.
11. Mentor junior developers and review code.
12. Collaborate with the system architect to refine the API logic, enhance query performance, and implement caching strategies.

Required Skills:

1. 5+ years of professional Python development experience.
2. Strong experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks (Flask, Django REST).
3. Deep understanding of REST API design principles.
4. Expertise in asynchronous programming with Python.
5. Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
6. Strong knowledge of API security best practices.
7. Experience with Docker and containerized environments like Openshift/Kubernetes.
8. Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests. Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka.
9. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
10. Effective communication and ability to work in collaborative, agile environments.
11. Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies.

Nice to Have:

1. Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemetry.
2. Experience with microservice architectures.