Senior / Lead Python Engineer

Mandatory skill Python, AWS Services, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora, Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS Step functions Job Purpose We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming. Sound understanding on we application development, with a focus on utilizing AWS services for building scalable and efficient solutions. Responsible for delivering senior-level innovative, compelling, coherent software solutions for our consumer, internal operations, and value chain constituents across a wide variety of enterprise applications through thecreation of discrete business services and their supporting components. Job Description Takes shared ownership of the product. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Takes direction from team leads and upper management. Ability to work with little to no supervision while performing duties. Job Specifications Design, develop and deliver solutions that meet business line and enterprise requirements. Lead a team of Python developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support in project execution. Participates in rapid prototyping and POC development efforts. Advances overall enterprise technical architecture and implementation best practices. Assists in efforts to develop and refine functional and non-functional requirements. Participates in iteration and release planning. Performs functional and non-functional testing. Informs efforts to develop and refine functional and non-functional requirements. Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state andfederal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position. Strong ability to produce high-quality, properly functioning deliverables the first time. Delivers work product according to established deadlines. Estimates tasks with a level of granularity and accuracy commensurate with the information provided. Works collaboratively in a small team. Excels in a rapid iteration environment with short turnaround times. Deals positively with high levels of uncertainty, ambiguity, and shifting priorities. Accepts a wide variety of tasks and pitches wherever needed. Constructively presents, discuss and debates alternatives Technical Competencies Architect, design, and implement high-performance and scalable Python back-end applications. Proficient in Python programming language to develop backend services and APIs. Experience with any web frameworks such as FastAPI/Flask/Django for building RESTful APIs. Exposure in Utility domain is an advantage (Metering Services). Experience in AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, Step functions and S3. Knowledge in Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms using AWS Cognito and other relevant services. Good understanding on databases Including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS Aurora, DynamoDB. Experience in automated CI/CD implementation using terraform is required. Deep understanding of one or more source/version control systems (GIT/Bitbucket). Develops branching and merging strategies. Working understanding of Web API, REST, JSON etc. Working understanding of unit testing creation. Bachelor’s Degree is required, and/or a minimum of four (5) + related work experience. To adhere to the Information Security Management policies and procedures.