Software Engineer - Python Developer

Company: Global Banking Organization

Key Skills: Python, Flask, Django

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Python applications using frameworks like Django and Flask
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform, including modular system deployment, data migration pipelines, and transformation tools
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and enhancements
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness
• Troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues
• Maintain code quality, organization, and best practices including conducting code reviews
• Manage and optimize containerized applications using OpenShift Container Platform
• Work with Oracle databases and write efficient SQL/PLSQL queries
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Develop RESTful APIs and contribute to microservices architecture, with knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka
• Emphasize observability and supportability using tools like ELK Stack, Splunk, and monitoring systems
• Practice and promote secure coding standards and vulnerability remediation early in development cycles
• Present technical solutions effectively to diverse audiences

Skills Required:

• 10+ years hands-on experience in Python development and cloud technologies
• Expertise in Python 3.6+, Django, Flask, and SQLAlchemy
• Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and infrastructure provisioning via Terraform
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and microservices architecture
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and enterprise systems
• Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka
• Proficient in version control systems (Git) with advanced branching and merging
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Maven/Gradle
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Front-end skills with Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes-based container platforms such as OpenShift
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL programming expertise
• Bash scripting experience
• Familiarity with DevOps practices focused on observability and supportability
• Exposure to Big Data technologies like Hadoop and Spark
• High emotional intelligence and respect for diverse opinions
• Proficiency in Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
• Commitment to writing secure, vulnerability-free code

Education: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline