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Photon

Python Lead | Onsite

Photon, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python (preferably Flask, Django, or FastAPI). Build asynchronous task queues using

Celery

and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis). Develop and maintain containerized applications using

Docker . Deploy and manage applications on

Kubernetes

clusters (EKS, GKE, AKS, or on-prem). Implement secure authentication scheme using third-party solutions like OAuth2 and JWT. Implement data security and protection best practices. Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB). Collaborate closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver robust and secure services. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices. Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions. Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance and reliability in production. Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of backend services. Required Qualifications:

8+ years of professional experience in backend development using

Python

3.x Experience with

web frameworks

like Flask, Django, or FastAPI Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and distributed systems. Solid experience with

Celery

for background task processing. Hands-on expertise with

Docker

for containerization and

Kubernetes

for orchestration. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools. Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and development. Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems. Proficient with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). Knowledge of

unit testing ,

debugging , and

version control

(e.g., Git) Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 112,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post