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# Sr. Python Application Developer

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,726.0 - $165,173.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Persistent Data Structure, Software Debugging, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Redis, Session Management, Systems Architecture, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Caching, Indexer, Backend, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0839c324ca2a82c5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System tuning?, * 6+ years of hands-on backend development using Python

 * Strong experience with the Django framework
 * Expertise in GraphQL API development, schema design, and query optimization
 * Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including indexing, query tuning, and schema design
 * Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and session management
 * Strong understanding of RESTful services, microservices, and API design principles

Good-to-Have Skills

 * Experience with React (component architecture, state management, hooks)
 * Familiarity with message queues such as RabbitMQ or similar
 * Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment
 * Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.)
 * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and Django, with hands-on experience building high-performance GraphQL APIs and optimizing data interactions using PostgreSQL.

You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and product stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable applications in a cloud-native environment. Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and messaging systems is a plus., * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Django

 * Build and optimize GraphQL APIs for performance, scalability, and usability
 * Design and manage PostgreSQL database schemas, focusing on performance tuning and query optimization
 * Implement caching strategies using Redis to improve application performance
 * Develop and manage session handling and data persistence mechanisms
 * Collaborate with frontend teams (React) to deliver seamless UI/UX integration
 * Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes
 * Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues in production environments
 * Contribute to system architecture decisions and best practices


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