Python Developer

Python Developer Role at Capgemini

Senior Technical Recruiter - (North America)

Overview

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.

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 detail
• 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

Job details

• Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

Equal Opportunity

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We promote fairness, accessibility, inclusion, and respect through our Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Committee, which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process where needed.

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

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