Senior Python Developer

Experience: 6–12 Years
Locations: San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 per annum

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer with 6–12 years of expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications and enterprise-level software solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Python, Django, FastAPI, REST APIs, microservices, and database technologies.

The candidate will be responsible for developing high-performance applications, building scalable APIs, optimizing backend systems, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build and maintain web applications using Django and FastAPI.
• Develop RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and API security.
• Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and production bugs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.

Required Skills

• 6–12 years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python programming.
• Hands-on experience with Django and FastAPI.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and design patterns.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and API development.
• Knowledge of Git and version control systems.
• Experience with unit testing and automated testing frameworks.
• Understanding of application security and performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Redis and message queues.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Celery and background task processing.
• Experience with system design and distributed architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 – $200,000.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and technical expertise.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise applications.

Work Locations

• San Francisco, California
• New York City, New York
• Seattle, Washington

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Candidates should be willing to work from the designated office on scheduled days.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their updated resumes, highlighting their Python, Django, FastAPI, REST API, microservices, database management, and backend development experience.