Python Developer

Role: Python DeveloperLocation: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid)Type: Contract Must haves: 🐍 Core Python MasteryAdvanced Language Features: Deep knowledge of Decorators, Generators, Context Managers, and Multithreading/Multiprocessing.Asynchronous Programming: Proficiency in asyncio for building high-performance, non-blocking applications—a must for modern backend roles.Code Quality & PEP 8: Strict adherence to PEP 8 standards and the use of static analysis tools like MyPy, Flake8, and Black to ensure enterprise-grade code.Testing Frameworks: Mastery of Pytest (including fixtures and mocking) to maintain high test coverage and prevent regressions.🌐 Backend Frameworks & APIsWeb Frameworks: Expertise in at least one major framework: FastAPI (for high-speed async APIs), Django (for "batteries-included" monoliths), or Flask (for lightweight microservices).API Design: Strong experience building and documenting RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints, including authentication (JWT, OAuth2) and rate limiting.ORM Proficiency: Skilled in using SQLAlchemy or the Django ORM to interface with databases without sacrificing query performance.💾 Data & InfrastructureDatabase Management: Proficiency in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design, indexing, and complex SQL queries.Memory Management & Performance: Ability to profile code and optimize for memory usage and execution time (understanding time complexity like $O(n)$ vs $O(1)$).Containerization & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Docker for local development and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) for automated deployment.Environment Management: Expert use of dependency managers like Poetry, Pipenv, or Conda to maintain reproducible environments.🛡️ The "Plusses" (Differentiators)Cloud Integration: Experience deploying Python applications on AWS (Lambda, EC2) or Azure (App Services, Functions).Messaging Queues: Knowledge of Celery, Redis, or RabbitMQ for handling background tasks and asynchronous processing.NoSQL Knowledge: Familiarity with Redis for caching or MongoDB for document-based storage.