Senior Python Software Engineer
- Horizontal Talent
205 Days Ago
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Scituate-MA
6-10 Years
Required Skills: Django, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Python Fast API, Python architecture
Job Description
Senior Python Software Engineer:
Key Responsibilities:
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Leading the rewrite of an old Django backend in FastAPI
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Developing new features and maintaining operations post-project completion
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Building backend containers, running them through a testing pipeline, and deploying to EKS in AWS
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Managing the production database and assisting in data extraction
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python FastAPI, Python architecture, and containerized build and deployment to AWS or another cloud platform. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a start-up environment.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
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Extensive experience writing web APIs using FastAPI
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Experience with web security best practices
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Experience with Python ORM tools such as SQLModel or SQLAlchemy using Postgres
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Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment
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Ability to work during normal business hours in US Eastern Time
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Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Desired Skills:
- Experience developing Django applications
- Experience with secure application containerization using Docker
- Experience deploying containerized applications in Kubernetes
- Experience with application deployment in a cloud environment such as AWS
