Python Developer
Posted 1 day ago by Intuition IT – Intuitive Technology Recruitment
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Python Developer role involves developing backend systems using Python and FastAPI, managing data with SQL Alchemy, and building scalable cloud solutions on Azure. The position requires designing RESTful APIs and microservices, applying TDD principles, and contributing to architectural decisions. Additionally, the developer will coach junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve technical goals. The role emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement 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)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description: Python Developer 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).