Senior Software Engineer, Python

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Python backend developer
• Expert knowledge of Python and some of the main web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI, CherryPy)
• Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks
• Extensive experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software development best practices
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch for search indexing
• Proven experience in building and deploying scalable microservices
• Profound knowledge of Docker
• Solid understanding of modern testing principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High focus on quality, operational excellence and customer experience

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend applications using Django and FastAPI
• Build and customize Wagtail CMS websites, including custom page models, blocks, and workflows
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL) for eOicient data storage and retrieval
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability
• Lead system design and code architecture discussions
• Work on impactful projects with high volumes of production traffic
• Produce simple, maintainable code while always looking to improve it
• Define testing strategies and write automated tests
• Lead the technical excellence of the system and create plans to mitigate outages
• Pro-actively mentor other engineers
• Foresee the impact of business and technical decisions on performance, reliability and
• Own the entire software lifecycle
• Propose and participate in team processes improvements