Deloitte | India Offices of the US

Role Description:

As a member of the back-end team, you will play a key role in supporting Deloitte Tax & Legal Germany’s full-stack development team in building and enhancing cloud-native software solutions. Your primary responsibility will be developing high-quality, scalable, and efficient Python-based back-end solutions.

We are looking for experienced professionals with 7+ years of software development expertise, showcasing a strong mastery of Python coding at a senior level. In addition to advanced coding skills, you will be responsible for conducting thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintaining high standards of code quality. This role requires a deep understanding of Python development, problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and guide team members, contributing significantly to the technical excellence of the team.

Responsibilities:

·       Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and efficient Python-based back-end systems.

·       Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.

·       Design and maintain robust and efficient database systems.

·       Write clean, maintainable, and production-level Python code that adheres to best practices.

·       Perform thorough testing and debugging of back-end systems to ensure reliability and performance.

·       Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and share knowledge with team members.

·       Stay updated with the latest industry trends and Python-related technologies to incorporate into development processes.

·       Provide input on process improvements and development strategies to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

·       Contribute to the security and compliance of back-end systems and processes.

Requirements:

·       7+ years of experience in software development and/or data engineering.

·       7+ years of expertise in writing production-level, scalable, and maintainable code in Python.

·       Proficiency in Python frameworks and libraries such as FastAPI for building web applications and APIs.

·       Hands-on experience with asynchronous programming and mechanisms like asyncio for building efficient and high-performance applications.

·       Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.

·       Experience in writing unit tests and leveraging tools like pytest or unittest to ensure code quality and reliability.

·       Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and implementation.

·       Knowledge of serialization mechanisms such as JSON, pydantic models, and data validation techniques.

·       Strong expertise in working with NoSQL databases, including Azure Cosmos DB, for scalable and distributed data solutions.

·       Proficiency in working with logging and debugging tools for effective error handling and troubleshooting.

·       Knowledge of Python packaging and deployment, including tools like pip, virtualenv, and Poetry.

·       Basic understanding of Generative AI (GEN AI) topics and their potential applications in software development is a plus and considered an added advantage.

Skills Required:

·       Proven ability to work effectively in team-oriented, collaborative environments, contributing to shared goals and fostering a positive team culture.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.