Remote Senior Backend Python Developer

Summary

Data Meaning is seeking a Senior Backend Python Developer to join their team remotely on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will develop robust applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with at least 2 years in a senior role

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, clean, and maintainable code using Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable and reliable software systems
• Lead and mentor junior developers, guiding them through best practices in Python development
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, and create optimized, scalable code
• Conduct code reviews, implement unit tests, and resolve bugs to ensure the robustness and security of applications
• Design, build, and maintain APIs to support both internal and external users
• Work with large datasets and integrate third-party services (e.g., databases, APIs)
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and efficient memory usage
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Maintain technical documentation for new and existing applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) or data analysis tools
• Experience with Agile development methodologies