Job description

Job Summary

A Principal Software Engineer for Python is an associate at Creative Chaos who is mainly responsible for developing server applications of various software platforms including but not limited to writing Restful APIs to be consumed by client applications. A Principal Software Engineer makes sure that the functionality, security, and performance of the server application are as per the design and is completely bug-free. Principal engineers have a responsibility to lead a team of engineers, mentor team members through continuous training and guidance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead a team of software engineers
Mentor team members through training and guidance
Analyze business requirements
Estimate assigned tasks
Write code and unit tests
Collaborate with other team members
Tune your code for enhanced security and performance
Maintain systems by fixing any existing issues
Update issue tracking software
Provide status updates
Communicate with client
Control versions of your code
Research new technologies
Upgrade skills and knowledge
Evaluate candidates for open positions

Requirements

Minimum Bachelors in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in professional industry
Extensive experience of Python using Django framework
Strong proficiency in Microsoft technologies, tools and platforms
Knowledge and experience of Azure and AWS
Knowledge and experience in writing backend components and Restful APIs
Understanding of security standards and compliances
Experience with different relational and schemaless databases such as Oracle/SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Creating database structure for the required functionality
Experience with writing unit tests and ensuring the minimum 90% test coverage
Knowledge of and experience with Github, JIRA and other collaboration tools
Understanding of fundamental concepts and design principles
Basic understanding of front-end technologies
Flexible attitude and versatile personality
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong influence among team members