Python Developer

VAK Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VAK Consulting is seeking a Python-focused developer to design, test, and maintain scalable applications. You will build containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes, while collaborating with DevOps to optimize deployment workflows.

The role requires strong Python skills and experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD tools. Responsibilities include ensuring performance and reliability in distributed environments, writing clean, documented code, and staying current with Python, cloud, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• 2+ years of experience with containerization technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python frameworks (Flask, Django, FastAPI) and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
• Design and implement containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance in containerized environments.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues across development, staging, and production environments.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in Python, cloud, and containerization.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Python development

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Tools

Flask

Django

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
• Design and implement containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Ensure application scalability, reliability, and performance in containerized environments.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, staging, and production environments.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in Python, cloud, and containerization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• 2+ years of experience working with containerization technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks).
• Hands-on experience with Docker (image creation, container orchestration).
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes (pods, deployments, services, Helm charts).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container services (EKS, AKS, GKE).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Exposure to security best practices in containerized environments.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.