Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native microservices using Python FastAPI, Pydantic, and Async I / O.
- Architect, build, and optimize APIs, worker services, and event-driven systems leveraging Confluent Kafka.
- Define and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and development best practices.
- Implement CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or other tools and manage secure and scalable deployments.
- Work with Docker, Terraform, and GCP infrastructure services including Cloud Run, Pub / Sub, Secret Manager, Artifact Registry, and Eventarc.
- Guide the integration of monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Monitoring.
- Drive initiatives around performance tuning, caching (Redis), and data transformation including XSLT, XML / XSD processing.
- Support version control and code collaboration using Git / GitHub.
- Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and ensure quality through unit testing frameworks like Pytest or unittest.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable solutions.
Mandatory Skills :
Programming & Frameworks :
Expert in Python and experienced with FastAPI or equivalent web frameworks.Strong knowledge of Async I / O, Pydantic SettingsHands-on with Pytest or unittestExperience with Docker, Terraform, and Kafka (Confluent)Version Control & DevOps :
Experience with any version controlProven CI / CD pipeline implementation experienceCloud & Infrastructure :
Hands-on experience with any cloud providerData Processing :
Knowledge of XSLT transformations, XML / XSD processingMonitoring & Observability :
Familiar with integrating monitoring / logging solutions, New relic preferred.Databases & Storage :
Experience with any database / storage solutionUnderstanding of caching mechanismsGood to Have Skills :
Development & Testing :
PyPI package creationToxRuff (Python linting)Basic Bash scriptingData Formats for Kafka : JSON, Avro, ProtobufVersion Control & CI / CD : Proficient with GitHub and GitHub ActionsGCP Experience in :
Cloud Storage, Eventarc, Cloud Run, GKE AutopilotSecret Manager, Artifact Registry, Workload Identity FederationPub / Sub, Cloud Logging, Cloud MonitoringIAM, VPC networkingDatabases & Storage :
Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, IBM AS / 400, RedisSoft Skills :
Strong leadership and mentoring skillsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaborationAnalytical mindset with problem-solving capabilitiesDrive for continuous learning and improvement(ref : hirist.tech)