Python Lead - ETL / FastAPI

About Role :

We are looking for an experienced Python Lead to design and develop scalable backend solutions, lead architectural discussions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, data manipulation, and modern backend systems, with a proven track record of building robust, maintainable, and high-performance Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient Python code for web services and backend systems.
• Build server-side application logic using frameworks like FastAPI and integrate with user-facing components.
• Debug, optimize, and troubleshoot performance issues across the application lifecycle.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Utilize Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn to support data-driven projects and machine learning tasks.
• Develop and maintain clean, testable, and maintainable code using design patterns and best practices.
• Implement backend APIs, robust database connections, and ensure smooth data transformations.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Document technical designs, workflows, and specifications.
• Actively contribute to architectural discussions and Skills :
• Education : Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 710 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in Python and libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly.
• Proficiency in FastAPI (or Flask).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CRDB).
• Experience with middleware orchestration tools (Mulesoft, Microsoft BizTalk).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with solid grounding in data structures and algorithms.
• Knowledge of OOP, OOD, and design patterns.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal Skills :
• Experience with OpenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT API).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Knowledge of Big Data systems (Hadoop, Azure Data Lake).
• Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in building and scaling distributed, high-volume backend systems.

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