Senior Python Developer ID96249
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Summary
Senior Python Developer at AgileEngine (Rio de Janeiro) designing and building scalable microservices and REST APIs with Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), PostgreSQL/MySQL and ORMs, testing with Pytest, and containerizing/automating deploys with Docker and GitHub Actions, while collaborating with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams and mentoring engineers. USD-based pay with remote/office options.
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to design and build scalable microservices and REST APIs, working closely with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams.
MUST HAVES
- 4+ years of professional backend software development experience using Python.
- Deep understanding of Python core concepts (OOP, functional programming, memory management, async/concurrency, and data structures).
- API & Microservices: Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade REST APIs and distributed microservices architectures.
- Databases: Strong proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks.
- Testing: Commitment to writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using frameworks like Pytest.
- Version Control: Advanced proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows (Pull Requests, branching strategies, code reviews).
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Solid hands-on experience with Docker (writing optimized Dockerfiles and Docker Compose).
- Highly desirable experience setting up and managing GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing and deployment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python (e.g., FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
- Code Quality & Technical Standards: Write clean, readable, maintainable, and well-tested code. Conduct peer code reviews and promote modern Python practices (type hinting, async processing, design patterns).
- Containerization & CI/CD: Containerize applications using Docker and build/optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for seamless deployment.
- Database Management: Design schema models, write optimized SQL queries, and work with ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy) alongside relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
- System Integration & Scalability: Integrate third-party APIs and services while ensuring low latency, high availability, and strong security standards.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams; mentor junior and mid-level engineers to elevate the team's overall technical capability.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.