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We are Hiring a Python Developer (Junior Backend)

Position Summary

Our company is seeking a Junior Python Developer to shadow senior resources and write Python code which is efficient and modular server-side code. You will need the skills to write a plethora of unit testsfor your code to ensure all functionality is being achieved. You will need good collaboration and communication skills as you will have a large portion of this role with senior developers and learning how they go about their job.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systemsand APIs that support our AI applications.
• Builds web apps and designs APIs with Django.
• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learningengineers to integrate models into production environments.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Pythonfor backend development.
• Help with the deployment of machinelearning models and backend systemson AWS.
• Participate in debuggingand troubleshooting to ensure the smooth operation of backend services.
• Contribute to the improvement of CI/CD pipelines for deploying and updating backendservices.
• Assist in optimizing databasequeries and managingdata storage solutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in ComputerScience, Software Engineering, or a relatedfield.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Pythonand experience with backend development.
• Basic understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with database systems(SQL or NoSQL) and query optimization.
• Experience with version controlsystems, especially Git.
• Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skillsand attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience or coursework related to deploying applications on AWS.
• Familiarity with Dockerand containerization for deploying applications.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Prior experience with AI or machine learning projects is a plus.
• Basic understanding of security best practices for backend and API development.