Job Description
Position - Senior Python backend developer
Experience required - 4 - 6.5 Years
Work location - Bangalore/Pune/Chennai/Hyderabad/Bhopal/Remote
Work Mode- Hybrid or remote
Job type- Full time
Job Summary
Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct analysis, design, and programming tasks while providing system support tailored to project requirements.
- Innovate and improve development processes, explore new technologies, and provide viable solutions for enhancement.
- Collaboratively review and refine test plans and address product defects to ensure optimal functionality of developed components.
- Participate in the seamless implementation of products or developed components to meet project specifications.
- Communicate effectively with clients through meetings, emails, and video calls to provide updates and address inquiries concerning system development.
- Assess and evaluate client-requested changes not initially considered, estimating the required time, cost, and potential impact on the work plan.
- Report any deviations and issues arising during development that might impact the company, client, or team, and propose remedial actions.
- Engage in peer reviews to assess code quality, receiving and implementing feedback for improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Should be able to code proficiently in Python and understand coding best practices.
- Capable of designing and implementing data structures and building reusable libraries.
- Should be able to deploy serverless functions and develop basic RESTful APIs.
- Able to write SQL queries and understand SQL code.
- Should be familiar with using Git for version control.
Knowledgeable in Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies
DevOps Skills:
- Should understand CI/CD practices and Infrastructure as Code.
- Familiar with AWS core services like EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and RDS.
- Able to use AWS Lambda for serverless computing.
Containerization:
- Should be able to write Dockerfiles, follow best practices, and manage private repositories.
- Familiarity with k8s or AWS Container Services: ECS, Fargate, etc...
Additional Skills:
- Should be comfortable with sysadmin tasks on Linux systems, including system upgrades and patching.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts.
- Should be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Support-oriented with a focus on problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Airflow, Spark, and data engineering techniques.
- Experience building ETLs or data pipelines
- Experience in AWS Data Engineering Technologies: Glue, Managed Airflow,
- Understanding of architectural patterns like data mesh, microservices, and big data.
- Knowledge of identity infrastructure and directory services.
- Experience with Tableau or other dashboarding technologies.
Top Skills
What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries.
With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
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