Senior Python Developer

V Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

V Group Inc. seeks a qualified back-end web application developer to join the Revenue Fare Management Systems team.

You will contribute to supporting legacy revenue applications and help scale the New Fare Payment System project while aligning with the LIRR and MNR roadmap. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design high-quality Python code using Django and FastAPI, and work with AWS (IAM, API Gateway), Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL/Oracle.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field (or combined with related experience)
• Strong Python development experience with Django and FastAPI
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services including API Gateway and IAM
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes containers and orchestration
• Proficient SQL/Oracle PL/SQL skills and API development

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver back-end web applications
• Develop high-quality Python code and contribute to design decisions
• Build and maintain web-based applications and APIs
• Work with AWS services (IAM, API Gateway) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Create front-end interfaces for internal and external applications
• Provide documentation, code reviews, and accurate effort estimates

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

AWS Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/PLSQL

APIs

Web Development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS API Gateway

GitHub

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

The qualified candidate will be working in the Revenue Fare Management Systems team performing back office web application development. Their work will support the Rail Road's legacy revenue applications and aid in ramping up development efforts for the New Fare Payment System project and the roadmap to merge and unify LIRR and MNR revenue applications.

Responsibilities:

• Accomplished at collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop high-quality code, expert at solving complex problems, and advise on design issues.
• Understanding of the how develop successful online customer experiences.
• Experience building web-based applications and APIs
• Skilled at Python Web Development and familiar with Django and FastAPI Frameworks
• Experienced and/or Certified AWS Cloud Developer
• Experienced developing and configuring AWS API Gateway
• Experienced with Docker Containerization.
• Experienced with Kubernetes(EKS)
• Experience with AWS IAM (Identity Center)
• Knowledgeable of Server and Serverless Deployment strategies.
• Experience in windows and Linux OS Scripting languages (PowerShell, bash)
• Solid understanding of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL
• Familiarity/Experience with Financial or Revenue Applications

Required/ Preferred Skills :

• Develop and implement custom modules and APIs in Python
• Develop and deployment of a real-time transaction system to support ticket validation
• API Develop
• Development Tooling & Documentation
• Build Web Application Frontends for Internal Applications
• Build Web Application Frontends for External Customer Applications
• Participate in daily meetings and regular planning and review sessions. Interact with cross-functional teams to ensure complete delivery of web applications.
• Provide documentation and participate in code reviews, planning sessions and routine status stand-ups.
• Provide accurate level-of-effort time estimates and provide recommendations for feature prioritization
• Assist in release/deployment planning and execution activities
• Create visually appealing interfaces
• Test for compliance to standards, such as accessibility, in the clients' region or domain
• Conduct observational user testing and review designs against usability heuristics.

Additional Skills and Information:

• A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field (or combined with related experience)
• Ability to communicate and work well with others
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, deadlines and new challenges
• Knowledge of SEO coding best practices is a plus
• Knowledge and/or advanced level Python, PHP, SQL / Oracle PL/SQL
• Experience with object-oriented design and data modeling
• Familiarity with user experience design principles and processes
• Experience with third-party applications/tools and integration
• Knowledge of web application security considerations
• Proficient and experienced in AWS Cloud Development and Deployment
• Experience with source/version control systems (GITHub)
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and strong time management and analytical/problem solving abilities.