Python Developer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. (non-negotiable)
• At least 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Python development. (non-negotiable)
• Experience working in the banking, financial services, or fintech industry is highly preferred.
• Strong experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI. (non-negotiable)
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles, API versioning, and exception/error handling. (non-negotiable)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Docker (non-negotiable)
• Docker Compose (multi-container environments) (non-negotiable)
• Experience working in enterprise software development environments, including:
• AWS (non-negotiable)
• CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline and CodeDeploy) (non-negotiable)
• Coding standards and secure development practices (non-negotiable)
• Version control using Bitbucket (non-negotiable)
• Code review processes
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases:
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Experience implementing API security using: (non-negotiable)
• JWT
• OAuth2
• Good understanding of secure coding principles and application security best practices.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience integrating with enterprise systems and third-party APIs is an advantage.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications following industry best practices.
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Docker Compose.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including solution architects, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders, throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Deploy and maintain applications in AWS environments using established CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and development best practices.
• Implement API versioning, authentication, authorization, error handling, and security controls.
• Optimize application performance and database queries.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities.