Datacultr - Senior Software Engineer - Python / Django

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer with 4- 8 years of professional experience in Python and Django, specifically in building REST APIs using frameworks like FASTAPI and Django Rest Framework (DRF). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Redis cache, Docker, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and ETL pipelines.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Python, Django (including DRF), FastAPI, and other modern frameworks.
• Build robust and scalable REST APIs, ensuring efficient data transfer and seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems.
• Utilize Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization.
• Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines to efficiently process and transform large datasets across systems.
• Integrate and maintain Kafka for building real-time data streaming and messaging services.
• Implement Elasticsearch for advanced search capabilities, data indexing, and analytics functionalities.
• Containerize applications using Docker for easy deployment and scalability.
• Design and manage PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance tuning.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, particularly around data flow and microservices communication.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, ensuring smooth operation of production systems.
• Profile and optimize Python code for improved performance and scalability.
• Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Requirements :

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