Python Engineer (SaaS)

A Python Engineer (SaaS) at Ataccama focuses on developing and enhancing backend services for our interactive data visualization tool, ensuring high security, performance, and usability. The role involves collaborating within a small agile team to write scalable and maintainable code that directly supports our cloud platform.

Candidates for the Python Engineer (SaaS) position at Ataccama should have at least 2 years of experience in backend application development using Python. Familiarity with web frameworks like FastAPI or Django, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming is essential. Experience with SQL databases and CI/CD pipelines are also preferred.

Working as a Python Engineer (SaaS) at Ataccama provides access to a range of perks, including a competitive salary, long-term incentive programs, a flexible work setup, mental health support, and opportunities for ongoing learning including conference tickets and access to online courses.

At Ataccama, the culture empowers Python Engineers with core values such as collaboration, open communication, and continuous learning. Our team thrives on challenging projects, supporting one another while aiming high and keeping our customers at the center of everything we do.

Yes! Ataccama embraces a hybrid working model for the Python Engineer (SaaS) position, allowing team members to choose their work environment to enhance productivity and work-life balance.

As a Python Engineer (SaaS) at Ataccama, you will work with technologies such as Python, FastAPI, Django, SQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools, with a focus on building secure and maintainable backend services for our data visualization tool.

At Ataccama, Python Engineers benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, including access to online courses, company language programs, and sponsorships for industry conferences to stay updated with the latest advancements in technology.

When answering this question, express your interest in data and AI, mention Ataccama's leadership in data management, and explain how the company's values resonate with your professional goals.

Share specific projects or experiences using FastAPI or Django, focusing on the challenges faced and how you effectively utilized these frameworks to build scalable applications. Be ready to discuss your choice of framework and its advantages.

Talk about techniques you use to write secure code, such as validating user input, regularly updating dependencies, conducting code reviews, and implementing proper authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Highlight your familiarity with Python’s async features, such as asyncio, and provide examples of how you've used asynchronous programming to improve application responsiveness and handle concurrent tasks.

Discuss techniques like indexing, query optimization, using ORM efficiently, and monitoring performance metrics. Include any specific experiences where you've successfully improved a system’s database performance.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging, such as reviewing logs, using breakpoints, and writing tests to isolate issues. Illustrate with an example of a challenging bug you resolved.

Share details about a project where you implemented Docker for containerization or used Kubernetes for orchestration. Discuss the benefits it provided such as consistency in deployments and ease of scaling.

Describe your experience prioritizing tasks based on deadlines, project scope, and team input. Mention any tools or methodologies you use for task management.

Talk about concepts like modularity, using design patterns, and adhering to coding standards. Emphasize the importance of unit tests and how you maintain comprehensive test coverage.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, such as following industry blogs, participating in forums, attending conferences, or taking relevant online courses. Highlight your proactive approach to skill advancement.