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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Software Developer (Python) with 4-5 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying Python-based microservices. The ideal candidate should have expertise working with cloud-native architectures using Docker and Kubernetes and integrating services with Large Language Models (LLMs) via OpenAI APIs. You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable services while working in an agile/scrum environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and implementation of Python microservices hosted on Kubernetes or Docker environments.
- Develop and maintain Python microservices where communication between microservices uses RabbitMQ OR similar queue-based services.
- Contribute to designing and optimizing database schemas; implement data access layers using PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Integrate LLM capabilities via OpenAI or similar APIs into microservices.
- Write unit, integration, and system tests; ensure code quality and maintainability.
- Track work progress and maintain up-to-date tasks on Azure Boards (or similar work item tracking systems).
- Contribute to peer code reviews using Git-based tools (Azure Repos, GitHub, or similar).
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in Python, with knowledge of best practices for building scalable services.
- Application of proven programming principles and patterns.
- Prompt engineering skills to generate code using Cursor, CoPilot, or similar tools.
- Strong expertise in OOP with Python.
- Good to have expertise in code design/modeling skills using UML or similar tools.
- Experience with popular Python frameworks - SQLAlchemy, Alembic.
- Experience with building custom Python packages.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS or self-hosted).
- Proven experience using RabbitMQ for asynchronous service communication.
- PostgreSQL (schema design, performance tuning).
- MongoDB (data modeling, CRUD operations).
- Integration of microservices with LLMs or OpenAI APIs; handling authentication, request/response flows, and prompt engineering basics.
- In-depth knowledge of Source control with Git (Azure Repos, GitHub).
- Familiarity with container registries (ACR, Docker Hub).
- Work item tracking and task management using Azure Boards (or Jira).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies, including sprint ceremonies, story point estimation, and continuous delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications related to Kubernetes, Azure, or Python.
- Exposure to implementing security best practices for containerized workloads.
- Experience working with AI/ML pipelines or model deployments is a bonus.
Good-to-haves
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting / debugging skills.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
- Familiarity with observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing) is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and present solutions effectively.
This job was posted by Bitu Jain from Actualy.
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