Python Developer

*Job Title: Python Developer* *Location: Sunnyvale, CA* *Duration: 12 months + * *Job Description:* * *Develop:* Build, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Python microservices for our core event-driven platform. * *Event-Driven Architecture:* Build and manage real-time data pipelines using Kafka to handle asynchronous communication between the API Gateway, Event Orchestrator, and various backend fulfillment systems. * *Containerization & Orchestration:* Deploy, manage, and scale applications on Kubernetes, focusing on best practices for resilience, observability, and CI/CD. * *Conversational Logic:* Implement and enhance the core routing logic that parses user intent and directs tasks to the appropriate backend, whether it's a third-party IVA, an internal model, or a human-in-the-loop escalation path. * *System Integration:* Collaborate with teams managing APIs, databases (Persistence DB), and fulfillment systems to ensure seamless and robust integrations. * *Monitoring & Analytics:* Instrument services for comprehensive monitoring, logging, and tracing using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana to guarantee system health and performance. *Required Qualifications (Must-Haves) -* * *Python Expertise:* 5+ years of professional software development experience with expert-level proficiency in Python, including deep knowledge of frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django. * *Kafka Experience:* Strong, hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms, including a solid understanding of topics, partitions, producers, and consumers. *Nice to have -* * *Microservices & API Design:* Proven experience building complex, scalable backend systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs. * *Kubernetes & Docker:* Solid practical experience with containerization using Docker and deploying and managing applications in a Kubernetes environment (writing manifests, using Helm, etc.). * *Software Engineering Fundamentals:* Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Benefits: * Visa sponsorship Work Location: Remote