Python Developer

Virtusa • Jersey City, NJ

7d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Python Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Python-based applications and services. You will lead technical design and architecture discussions, write clean and efficient code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of our applications. This position requires a strong understanding of software development best practices, modern DevOps workflows, and a commitment to security and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming
• Experience with at least one major Python web framework (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and SQL
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
• Solid knowledge of asynchronous processing and multithreading/multiprocessing concepts
• Experience with Git and modern version control workflows
• Strong experience with testing frameworks (pytest, unittest, nose)
• Familiarity with test automation, integration testing, and performance testing
• Commitment to high code quality, reliability, and maintainability
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Passion for mentoring, learning, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, or distributed systems
• Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
• Experience building microservices and event-driven architectures
• Exposure to data science, machine learning, or AI platforms is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based applications and services
• Lead technical design and architecture discussions for complex systems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
• Collaborate with product, DevOps, QA, and architecture teams
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Build and enhance automated testing frameworks
• Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows
• Ensure compliance with security, data, and quality standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior