We are looking for a Python Developer to join our team and help build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications, particularly in the payments and benefits space. This role involves designing cloud-native services, implementing microservices architectures, and collaborating on innovative solutions that make a tangible business impact.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain cloud-native Python services and microservices.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments.
Collaborate with the team on data modeling and backend service design.
Write clean, maintainable, testable, and well-documented Python code.
Participate in code reviews and enforce best practices to ensure high code quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently in production and development environments.
Quickly learn new technologies and switch between tech stacks as needed.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
5+ years of professional software development experience.
3+ years of experience with Python and frameworks such as FastAPI.
Experience in developing automated unit and integration tests.
Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles.
Experience with SQL and database design.
Understanding of SSO technologies (OAuth, SAML).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills.
Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g., Angular)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Exposure to Okta or Auth0 for identity management
Familiarity with Kubernetes and Terraform
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