Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS Cloud to join our dynamic and innovative development team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable software solutions using Python and leveraging AWS cloud services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, to deliver high-quality software products that meet our customers' needs.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop high-quality, efficient, and scalable software applications using Python, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
Collaborate with the product management team to understand requirements, translate them into technical designs, and participate in the product development lifecycle.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, while ensuring the overall quality of the code through code reviews and testing.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, debugging issues, and optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Python, AWS and related technologies, and share knowledge and best practices with the team.
Integrate and utilize AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, AWS Lambda, AWS DynamoDB, and others, as required by the application architecture.
Ensure high performance, availability, and fault tolerance of applications by implementing AWS auto-scaling, load balancing, and monitoring mechanisms.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and frontend developers, to ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend components.
Participate in agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, task estimation, and regular team meetings.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
Ensure smooth deployment and operation of the software in a cloud-based environment.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
Design, integrate, and manage cloud-native applications using a wide range of AWS services, including S3, EC2, RDS (PostgreSQL), Lambda, API Gateway, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
+2 years of experience in software engineering or a related role
Solid understanding of Python programming language and its ecosystem, including frameworks like Scrapy, Django or Flask.
Good experience with AWS cloud services, including but not limited to
Compute : EC2, ECS, Lambda
Storage : S3, EFS
Databases : RDS, postgresql
Developer Tools : CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy
Security and Identity : IAM, Secrets Manager
Networking : VPC, Load Balancers, API Gateway
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is a plus.
Extensive experience in designing and developing backend applications, APIs, and web services using Python frameworks
Proficiency in database systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB, and familiarity with ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) frameworks.
Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and familiarity with collaborative coding workflows.
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit testing and integration testing.
Experience working in an agile development environment and familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well within a team.
