Python Developer

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Overview

• 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.

Core 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 the 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.

Required Skills:

• 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 collaborative, agile environments.
• Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies.

Nice to Have:

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