Python Developer

7 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Programming • ~ $70,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Bounteous is seeking an experienced Python Developer to join their vulnerability management platforms team. The role involves designing and implementing high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI, SQLModel, and Redis. The developer will write clean, efficient Python code, develop and maintain documentation, and optimize database schemas and queries. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining automated test suites, monitoring API performance, implementing caching strategies, and collaborating with the front-end team. The role also entails assisting with data lifecycle workflows, ensuring proper logging and auditing, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and eager to learn new technologies.

Must have:

Design and implement RESTful APIs using FastAPI, SQLModel, 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
Assist in implementing data retention workflows
Ensure proper logging and auditing
Mentor junior developers and review code

Good to have:

5+ years of professional Python development experience
Strong experience with FastAPI or similar framework
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
Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests
Familiarity with event-driven architecture and Kafka
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Adaptive and eager to learn new tools
Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus
Experience with microservice architectures

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Job Details

Bounteous is a premier end-to-end digital transformation consultancy dedicated to partnering with ambitious brands to create digital solutions for today’s complex challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. With uncompromising standards for technical and domain expertise, we deliver innovative and strategic solutions in Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing.

Our Co-Innovation methodology is a unique engagement model designed to align interests and accelerate value creation. Our clients worldwide benefit from the skills and expertise of over 4,000+ expert team members across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. By partnering with leading technology providers, we craft transformative digital experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive business success.

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.

Information Security Responsibilities

Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information

Role and 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

Preferred 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 environments
Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies
Nice to have: Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemtry
Nice to have: Experience with microservice architectures

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