Senior Python Engineer - JT

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Senior level
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The Role
The Senior Python Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing existing systems, managing Kubernetes deployments, and ensuring infrastructure reliability while troubleshooting production issues and collaborating with teams.
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Gorilla Logic provides nearshore Agile teams to Fortune 500 and SMB companies, bringing unparalleled expertise in the delivery of full-stack web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Our highly collaborative Agile Gorillas are uniquely qualified to implement complex software initiatives. With offices in the United States, Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico, Gorilla Logic helps clients gain competitive advantages to achieve results faster.


Senior Backend Engineer (Pyhton)


We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot our existing systems built on Kubernetes, microservices architecture, Kafka,Go, Python, event-driven systems, data orchestration frameworks, and scalable

datastores such as Elasticsearch and Apache Pinot.This role focuses on system stability, performance optimization, and issue resolution, rather than building new systems from scratch. You'll ensure our infrastructure and services remain reliable, secure, and efficient, while proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and bottlenecks. The ideal candidate is a self-sufficient engineer with strong troubleshooting skills, capable of making informed technical decisions and collaborating across teams when needed.


Key Domains


*System Maintenance & Reliability: Ensure uptime, performance, and smooth operation of critical systems.

*Incident Management: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues effectively.

*Event-Driven Systems: Maintain and optimize Kafka pipelines.

*Data Orchestration: Monitor and improve workflows with tools like Prefect or Flyte.

*Search and Analytics Datastores: Maintain and fine-tune Elasticsearch and Apache Pinot clusters.

*Infrastructure Management: Manage Kubernetes deployments, scaling, and operational health.


Responsibilities


*Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across Kubernetes-based microservices.

*Maintain and optimize Kafka-based event pipelines for reliability and performance.

*Manage and fine-tune Elasticsearch and Apache Pinot clusters for search and analytics workloads.

*Oversee and optimize data orchestration workflows (e.g., Prefect, Flyte).

*Perform root-cause analysis for incidents and implement preventative measures.

*Ensure infrastructure stability and scalability within Kubernetes environments.

*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical debt and operational  challenges.

*Review and improve CI/CD pipelines for deployment reliability.

*Document processes, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.

*Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.


Requirements


*5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant time spent in system maintenance or reliability-focused roles.

*Proficiency in Go and Python programming languages.

*Strong experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.

*Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.

*Familiarity with Elasticsearch and Apache Pinot for search and analytics.

*Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect, Flyte, Airflow).

*Strong understanding of distributed systems design principles and pub-sub patterns.

*Proven track record of troubleshooting complex production issues and implementing long-term fixes.

*Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and prioritize tasks effectively.

*Clear and concise communication skills, including documentation practices.


Bonus skills


*Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).

*Familiarity with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm).

*Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

*Previous experience managing legacy systems and technical debt resolution.

Top Skills

Airflow
Apache Pinot
Elasticsearch
Flyte
Go
Kafka
Kubernetes
Prefect
Python
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The Company
HQ: Broomfield, CO
725 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Gorilla Logic is a premier nearshore software development partner, providing Agile development teams to Fortune 500 and emerging companies. We bring unparalleled expertise in the delivery of full-stack web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Our Colorado headquarters and nearshore development hubs in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico come together to build high-performance, integrated Agile teams with top-quality engineering talent. Our highly-collaborative developers work with your existing processes and work schedules to deliver game-changing results on your most critical products.

We pride ourselves on providing a true boutique consulting and software development experience that is personalized and customized to your unique business needs. Our deep talent pool of onshore and nearshore development resources is made up of experts in Java, Ruby, Python, .NET, Angular, React, iOS, and Android development.

Interested in a career with Gorilla Logic? We are always looking for smart, talented developers and engineers. Check here for our current job openings, and to submit your resume: https://gorillalogic.com/careers/

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