Python Developer

Job Description

Job Description 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 :

Design and implement scalable, maintainable and high-performing RESTful APIs using FastAPI, SQLModel and Redis

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code

Develop and maintain documentation

Design and optimize database schemas and queries

Create and maintain automated test suites

Monitor and optimize API performance

Implement caching strategies and rate limiting

Collaborate with front end team to ensure smooth API integration

Assist in implementing workflows for detecting, archiving and purging stale data based on retention policies

Ensure proper logging and auditing of data lifecycle processes

Mentor junior developers and review code

Collaborate with the system architect to refine the API logic, enhance query performance and implement caching strategies Required skills :

5+ years of professional Python development experience

Strong experience with FastAPI or similar framework (Flask, Django REST)

Deep understanding of REST API design principles

Expertise in asynchronous programming with Python

Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)

Strong knowledge of API security best practices

Experience with Docker and containerized environments like Openshift / Kubernetes

Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests– Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka

Strong Problem-solving skills and attention to details

Effective communication and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environments

Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies Nice to have :

Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemtry– Experience with microservice architectures