Python Developer

Synechron; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm based in Dubai is seeking a skilled Python Developer to design and maintain scalable web frameworks and develop RESTful APIs. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Python, experience with web frameworks like Flask and FastAPI, and a good understanding of microservices architecture. The role emphasizes security best practices and collaboration with front-end developers. The firm values diversity and innovation in its workforce.

Benefits

Flexible workplace arrangements

Mentoring programs

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient with the concepts and features of Python, web frameworks like Flask and FastAPI.
• Experience in securing APIs and understanding microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of big data technologies and data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable web frameworks using Python.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and ensure security of web frameworks.
• Implement data transformation pipelines for data analysis.

Skills

Proficient in Python

Web frameworks (Flask, FastAPI)

Async programming

Microservices architecture

API security (OAuth, JWT)

Database management

Version control (Git)

Debugging and testing

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Alchemy

Django ORM

Hadoop

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Core Python:

• Be proficient in the concepts and features of the Python language experienced with web frameworks like Flask and FastAPI for developing RESTful APIs and skilled in asynchronous programming using asyncio.
• Experience with handling concurrent connections and optimizing I/O operations.
• Should have a deep understanding of microservices architecture and be capable of writing clean efficient and maintainable code.

Security Best Practices and Requirements

• Understanding of security practices for microservices including authentication authorization and encryption.
• Experience with securing APIs using OAuth JWT and API gateways.

Web Framework Development

• Design develop and maintain scalable web frameworks using Python.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Ensure the web frameworks are secure performant and maintainable.
• Have a sound knowledge of one or more web frameworks that are based on Python such as Django Flask Pyramid etc.
• Should have the know how to use the frameworks features such as routing templating database integration authentication testing.

Object Relational Mappers (ORMs):

• Develop backend systems to serve datasets through APIs and other interfaces.
• Implement data access layers integrating with various databases and data storage solutions.
• Optimize backend code for performance scalability and reliability.

Be able to use ORMs to interact with databases using Python objects.

ORMs abstract away the low-level SQL queries and provide a high-level interface to manipulate data.

Some popular ORMs for Python are SQL Alchemy Django ORM etc. Should know how to define models perform CRUD operations query data handle transactions.

Data Transformations and Database Management:

• Design and maintain database schemas to support application requirements.
• Optimize database performance and ensure efficient data retrieval.
• Implement and manage data storage solutions both relational and NoSQL.
• Design and implement data transformation pipelines to process and prepare data for analysis.
• Utilize ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes to clean aggregate and enrich data.
• Ensure data integrity quality and consistency across all transformation processes.

Other Skills:

• Should also have general skills that are fundamental to any developer such as:
• Debugging and testing: Should be able to use tools and techniques to find and fix errors in code such as logging breakpoints unit testing integration testing
• Version control: Should be able to use version control systems such as Git to manage code and collaborate with other developers. Should know how to create branches commit changes merge conflicts push and pull requests.

Communication and teamwork

• Should be able to communicate effectively with clients stakeholders and colleagues and work well in a team.
• Should be able to write clear and concise documentation follow coding standards and best practices give and receive feedback.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Educational Background

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field.

DevOps Expertise

Demonstrated experience as a core developer with a focus on productionising the framework

CI/CD Proficiency

Strong background in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Data Tech Awareness

Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop Spark Kafka) and data warehousing concepts.

Scripting Prowess

Proficiency in scripting and programming languages commonly used in data engineering (e.g. SQL Shell).

Version Control Savvy

Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative development.

Problem-Solving Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail.

Communication Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Cloud and Containers Knowledge (Optional)

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) is advantageous.

Data Governance Awareness (Optional)

Knowledge of data governance compliance and data security best practices is a plus

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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