Senior Python Developer (Remote - DMV Area)

Department: Information Technology / Software Development

Location: Remote (Must reside in the DC, Maryland, Virginia - DMV - metropolitan area)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic software development team. This role is pivotal in all phases of the software development lifecycle, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side applications. The Senior Python Developer will also play a key role in mentoring junior developers and fostering best practices in software design and coding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and low-latency Python-based web applications.
• Develop and optimize back-end components, ensuring efficient data processing and robust application functionality.
• Integrate applications with various third-party web services and APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and front-end developers to effectively integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Design and implement modular software, optimize database schemas (relational and NoSQL), and integrate diverse component applications for a cohesive, high-performance system.
• Write clean, well-tested, readable, and maintainable Python code following best practices and design patterns.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance to junior developers to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex application issues to ensure high availability and minimal latency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of coding methods, software architectures, and test automation strategies.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum, Kanban) within a fast-paced development environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Backend Engineer, Backend Developer, or similar role, with a strong track record of designing and implementing complex backend systems.
• Proficiency in Python programming, with in-depth experience using frameworks such as Django, Flask, or CherryPy.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with server-side development frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, Express).
• Demonstrated experience with modular software design, integration of component applications, and back-end database design.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), including database design, querying, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous messaging patterns (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 to facilitate effective collaboration with front-end teams.
• Proven experience in Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).