Python Developer

This role focuses on designing and building robust Back End services using Python and FastAPI, with a strong emphasis on high-quality API development, data validation, and lightweight relational data storage. You will collaborate closely with a diverse team to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable applications, while contributing to best practices across testing, deployment, and code quality., * Design and develop Python-based applications and Back End services that are secure, scalable, and maintainable.

• Build and maintain REST APIs, Back End systems, and integrations with internal and external services using FastAPI.
• Streamline the versioning, release, and packaging processes of application code to support efficient and reliable deployments.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy, including unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and resilience tests.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that adheres to established coding standards and best practices.
• Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability across the Back End stack.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and enforce development standards across the team.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse team, contributing to technical discussions and shared design decisions.

• Strong experience in Back End development using Python.
• Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs using FastAPI.
• experience using SQLite for lightweight relational data storage.
• Ability to establish and implement testing strategies, including unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and resilience testing.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices related to versioning, releasing, and packaging application code.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• experience integrating Back End services with other applications and systems.
• Hands-on experience with Pydantic for schema validation and data modelling.
• Exposure to performance optimisation and scalability techniques for Back End services.
• experience participating in or leading code reviews and enforcing coding standards.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows, including version control and continuous integration.

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