Python Developer

Req ID: 342423 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Python Developer to join our team in Montreal, Quebec (CA-QC), Canada (CA).

Job Duties: The vulnerability management platforms team is looking for an experienced and proactive python developer to design and implement high-performance REST APIs using FastAPI. The candidate should be able to quickly adapt to a fast-evolving environment and take full ownership of the services / features they will be working on.

Core responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable and high-performing RESTful APIs using FastAPI, SQLModel and Redis
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code
- Develop and maintain documentation
- Design and optimize database schemas and queries
- Create and maintain automated test suites
- Monitor and optimize API performance
Implement caching strategies and rate limiting
- Collaborate with front end team to ensure smooth API integration
- Assist in implementing workflows for detecting, archiving and purging stale data based on retention policies
- Ensure proper logging and auditing of data lifecycle processes
- Mentor junior developers and review code
- Collaborate with the system architect to refine the API logic, enhance query performance and implement caching strategies

Required skills
- 5+ years of professional Python development experience
- Strong experience with FastAPI or similar framework (Flask, Django REST)
- Deep understanding of REST API design principles
- Expertise in asynchronous programming with Python
- Solid experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Strong knowledge of API security best practices
- Experience with Docker and containerized environments like Openshift / Kubernetes
- Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture and tools like Kafka
- Strong Problem-solving skills and attention to details
- Effective communication and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environments
- Adaptive and eager to learn new tools and technologies

Nice to have:
- Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemtry
- Experience with microservice architectures

Minimum Skills Required: - 5+ years of hands-on professional Python development experience
- 5+ years of strong experience with FastAPI or similar framework (Flask, Django REST)
- 5+ years experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- 3+ years experience with Docker and containerized environments like Openshift / Kubernetes
- Deep understanding of REST API design principles
- Expertise in asynchronous programming with Python

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