Python Developer

Overview

Position : Python Developer. The vulnerability management platforms team is looking for an experienced and proactive python developer to design and implement high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI. The candidate should be able to quickly adapt to a fast-evolving environment and take full ownership of the services/features they will be working on. Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable and high-performing RESTful APIs using FastAPI, SQLModel and Redis
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code
• Develop and maintain documentation
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries
• Create and maintain automated test suites
• Monitor and optimize API performance
• Implement caching strategies and rate limiting
• Collaborate with front end team to ensure smooth API integration
• Assist in implementing workflows for detecting, archiving and purging stale data based on retention policies
• Ensure proper logging and auditing of data lifecycle processes
• Mentor junior developers and review code
• Collaborate with the system architect to refine the API logic, enhance query performance and implement caching strategies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience
• Strong experience with FastAPI or similar framework (Flask, Django REST)
• Deep understanding of REST API design principles
• Expertise in asynchronous programming with Python
• Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong knowledge of API security best practices
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments like OpenShift / Kubernetes
• Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details
• Effective communication and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment
• Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies

Nice to have

• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemetry
• Experience with microservice architectures

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology and Accounting / Auditing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet, Information Services, and Banking

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