Lead Python Backend Engineer (Azure & Cloud)

Lead Python Backend Engineer (Azure & Cloud)

Posted 1 day ago by SoftNice UG

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API Management Application Programming Interface (API) Azure Cosmos DB Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Containerisation Docker (Software) FastAPI Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Management Microservices Microsoft Azure NoSQL Platform as a Service (PaaS) PostgreSQL Py.test Python (Programming Language) Redis RESTful API Solution Design SQL (Programming Language) Stocks and Shares (Finance) Terraform Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Summary: The Lead Python Backend Engineer will develop backend systems using Python and FastAPI, manage data with SQL Alchemy, and build scalable cloud solutions on Azure. The role involves designing RESTful APIs, implementing microservices architecture, and ensuring high performance and maintainability of systems. Additionally, the engineer will coach junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve technical goals. This position emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop backend systems using Python, FastAPI, and related frameworks
  • Manage data with SQL Alchemy, working across PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, and Redis
  • Build scalable cloud solutions using Azure PaaS services (App Services, Function Apps, API Management, etc.)
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture using Swagger and Postman
  • Handle distributed task processing with Celery
  • Apply TDD principles using PyTest for automated testing
  • Use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code and Docker for containerisation
  • Contribute to solution design and participate in architectural decision-making
  • Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and high-performing
  • Coach and support junior engineers; assist with onboarding
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical goals
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Key Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Python, especially with FastAPI, SQL Alchemy, and Celery
  • Hands-on experience with Azure services like App Services, Function Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Storage, Key Vaults, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB
  • Skilled in building RESTful APIs and microservices using tools like Swagger and Postman
  • Experienced with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, and Redis
  • Familiar with Test-Driven Development and automated testing using PyTest
  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and containerisation (Docker)
  • Strong analytical skills for tackling complex technical challenges
  • Committed to writing clean, performant code and participating in code reviews
  • Actively shares knowledge and promotes technical excellence within the team
  • Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
  • Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements
  • Takes full responsibility for task delivery and technical decisions

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Principal Accountabilities

  • Develop backend systems using Python, FastAPI, and related frameworks
  • Manage data with SQL Alchemy, working across PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, and Redis
  • Build scalable cloud solutions using Azure PaaS services (App Services, Function Apps, API Management, etc.)
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture using Swagger and Postman
  • Handle distributed task processing with Celery
  • Apply TDD principles using PyTest for automated testing
  • Use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code and Docker for containerisation
  • Contribute to solution design and participate in architectural decision-making
  • Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and high-performing
  • Coach and support junior engineers; assist with onboarding
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical goals
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Technical Skills

  • Python Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python, especially with FastAPI, SQL Alchemy, and Celery.
  • Azure PaaS: Hands-on experience with Azure services like App Services, Function Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Storage, Key Vaults, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
  • API & Microservices: Skilled in building RESTful APIs and microservices using tools like Swagger and Postman.
  • Database Management: Experienced with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, CosmosDB, and Redis.
  • Testing & TDD: Familiar with Test-Driven Development and automated testing using PyTest.
  • IaC & Containers: Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and containerisation (Docker).

Core Competencies

  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills for tackling complex technical challenges.
  • Code Quality: Committed to writing clean, performant code and participating in code reviews.
  • Mentorship: Actively shares knowledge and promotes technical excellence within the team.
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
  • Innovation: Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
  • Ownership: Takes full responsibility for task delivery and technical decisions.
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