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Python Developer

This role is for a Python Developer with 6-8 years of experience, focusing on FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and RESTful APIs. It is a contract position, on-site, offering a competitive pay rate. Preferred experience in biotech or life sciences is a plus.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
🗓️ - Date discovered
February 13, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
🏝️ - Location type
On-site
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
San Francisco Bay Area
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Debugging #Migration #SQLAlchemy #Deployment #Scrum #API (Application Programming Interface) #PostgreSQL #Programming #Data Engineering #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Database Migration #Python #Databases #FastAPI #GIT #Code Reviews #Scala #Cloud #Pytest #Docker #MySQL #SQL Server #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Version Control #Computer Science #Agile
Role description
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Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based web applications using FastAPI.
• Build and optimize database models using SQLAlchemy and manage migrations with Alembic.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and data engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack and provide effective solutions.
• Ensure high application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in Python development.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and standards.

Required Skills And Qualifications
• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI for building high-performance applications.
• Expertise in SQLAlchemy for ORM and database interactions.
• Hands-on experience with Alembic for database migrations.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and implementation.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like

• Docker

• and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as pytest.
• Understanding of front-end technologies and frameworks for integration purposes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Previous experience in biotech, life sciences, or a related domain is a plus.

Education And Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of professional experience in Python development.

There Will Be 2 Client Rounds
• Video round: 1 hour long with coding exercises
• In Person round: This will be a white board session where person will demonstrate skills to provide solutions to the problem shared