Python Developer

Straive; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive is seeking a Senior Python Application Developer to architect, lead, and deliver mission-critical enterprise Python applications in a high-performance environment. You will guide architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and drive a robust SDLC with secure, scalable solutions.

We expect 8+ years of Python-centric leadership, strong experience with microservices, Kafka, and cloud platforms, plus expertise in CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes to ensure reliable deployment and ongoing

Qualifications

• Advanced technical leadership & architectural acumen with 8+ years in Python-centric software.
• Expertise in asynchronous programming (asyncio) and modern frameworks (FastAPI, Django REST, Flask).
• Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and DDD.
• Proficiency in REST/gRPC APIs, OAuth2/JWT security, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deliver mission-critical enterprise Python apps.
• Mentor engineering teams and shape technical roadmaps.
• Lead scalable, secure, high-performance system design.
• Ensure robust testing, deployment, and operational excellence.

Skills

Python

Technical leadership

SDLC leadership

Async programming

FastAPI

Django REST Framework

Flask

Microservices

Kafka

Git workflows

CI/CD

AWS

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Job description

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions.

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Senior Python Application Developer

We are seeking an exceptionally skilled and driven Lead Python Application Developer to architect, develop, and deliver mission-critical enterprise applications within a high-performance Python ecosystem.

This role demands a seasoned technologist with a proven track record of technical leadership, deep expertise in scalable system design, and a passion for driving innovation through cutting‑edge Python development. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical roadmap, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring the robust, secure, and efficient execution of strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Advanced Technical Leadership & Architectural Acumen:8+ years of progressive experience in application development and systemsarchitecture, with a laser focus on Python-centric solutions. Demonstrable expertisein end‑to‑end software development lifecycle (SDLC) leadership, from strategicplanning and solution architecture to deployment and post‑production optimization.

Proven capability to lead and inspire cross‑functional engineering teams, foster a culture of technical excellence, and enforce rigorous code quality standards through comprehensive code reviews and design critiques. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in advanced Python paradigms, including asynchronous programming (asyncio), concurrency, and parallel processing, alongside profound knowledge of modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Django REST Framework, and Flask.

Mastery of enterprise‑grade software architecture patterns, including Microservices, Event Driven Architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ), Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), and GraphQL. Deep understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming principles, applying them to construct highly modular, extensible, and maintainable codebases.

Core Technical Proficiency & Expert‑level proficiency in Python 3.x, with extensive experience in developing high throughput, low latency, and fault‑tolerant applications leveraging its comprehensive standard library and vibrant third‑party ecosystem.

Comprehensive hands‑on experience with diverse database technologies, including advanced SQL optimization for relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and schema design for NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis).Architectural and implementation expertise in designing, securing (OAuth2, JWT), and optimizing RESTful and gRPC APIs, focusing on idempotency, rate limiting, and robust error handling. Mandatory hands‑on experience with enterprise CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to implement fully automated testing, build, and deployment

Extensive cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP), encompassing infrastructure as‑code (Terraform, CloudFormation), serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions), and a deep understanding of cloud‑native services. Proficient in containerization technologies (Docker) and advanced Kubernetes orchestration, including Helm, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd), and custom resource definitions (CRDs).

Elite‑level troubleshooting, performance profiling, and optimization skills for distributed systems, leveraging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, and custom instrumentation. Advocate and implement advanced automated testing strategies (unit, integration, end‑to‑end, performance) using frameworks like Pytest, Hypothesis, and Selenium, embracing Test‑Driven Development (TDD) as a core practice. Robust understanding and practical application of secure coding principles, static/dynamic analysis tools, and best practices for mitigating common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, data encryption, secrets management with Vault).

Expertise in advanced Git workflows (Gitflow, Trunk‑Based Development), including sophisticated branching, merging strategies, and pull request automation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration & Demonstrated experience with AI/Machine Learning lifecycle,from data preprocessing and model training to deployment and monitoring, utilizing frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, and scikit‑learn. Practical experience integrating and leveraging advanced AI development tools and platforms productivity and code quality. Hands‑on experience designing, developing, and deploying Agentic AI systems, including the creation of custom agents, defining specialized skills, and contributing to agentic frameworks for automating complex development and operational workflows. Strong understanding and practical application of Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, Gemini, Claude) for code generation, natural language processing (NLP) tasks, and intelligent automation within the software development pipeline.

Professional Skills

Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies, fostering a collaborative, iterative, and results‑oriented development environment.

Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to dynamically re‑prioritize and meticulously manage multiple high‑stakes tasks in a fast‑paced, evolving technical landscape.

Proven leadership in project management, including meticulous stakeholder communication, resource optimization, and cross functional team coordination.

Superior written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts with clarity and precision to both technical and executive

Desirable Qualifications

• Polyglot Programming Proficiency:Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Scala, Rust),particularly in the context of enterprise microservices or high performance computing.
• computing.
• Big Data & Real‑time Analytics: Hands‑on experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Flink, Hadoop, Kafka Streams) and architecting real‑time data processing pipelines. Frontend
• Development Expertise: Proficiency inmodern frontend frameworks (e.g., React.js, Angular, Vue.js) for full‑stack application delivery. Cloud & Industry Certifications: Relevant advanced cloud certifications (e.g.,AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert,
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) or industry‑recognized certifications in specialized technical domains.
• specialized technical domains.
• Financial Domain Acumen: In-depth understanding offinancial services industry regulations, compliance standards, and specific domain knowledge relevant to capital markets, retail banking, or enterprise risk management.