Python Developer

Compunnel Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting is seeking a Senior Python Developer in Montreal. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and be proficient in designing high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI. Responsibilities include developing scalable APIs, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior developers. This is a contract position at a mid-senior level, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Python development.
• 5+ years experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Experience with SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs using FastAPI.
• Collaborate with the front end team for API integration.
• Mentor junior developers and review code.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Compunnel Inc.

Senior Delivery Manager @Compunnel Inc. | MBA, Recruitment SME (Internal Unit Lead - Direct Accounts Project Delivery)

Position: Python Developer

Location: Montreal, QC

Experience: 10+ years

The vulnerability management platforms team is looking for an experienced and proactive Python developer to design and implement high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI.

The candidate should be able to quickly adapt to a fast-evolving environment and take full ownership of the services / features they will be working on.

Core responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, maintainable and high-performing RESTful APIs using FastAPI, SQLModel and Redis
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code
• Develop and maintain documentation
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries
• Create and maintain automated test suites
• Monitor and optimize API performance

Implement caching strategies and rate limiting

• Collaborate with front end team to ensure smooth API integration
• Assist in implementing workflows for detecting, archiving and purging stale data based on retention policies
• Ensure proper logging and auditing of data lifecycle processes
• Mentor junior developers and review code
• Collaborate with the system architect to refine the API logic, enhance query performance and implement caching strategies

Required skills

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience
• Strong experience with FastAPI or similar framework (Flask, Django REST)
• Deep understanding of REST API design principles
• Expertise in asynchronous programming with Python
• Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong knowledge of API security best practices
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments like OpenShift/Kubernetes
• Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka
• Strong Problem-solving skills and attention to details
• Effective communication and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environments
• Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemetry
• Experience with microservice architectures

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance, Business Development, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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