Senior Python Engineer (SaaS)

As a Senior Python Engineer at Ataccama, you will be responsible for designing and developing an interactive data visualization tool, enhancing existing services, and ensuring the integration with our cloud-based platform. Additionally, you'll be contributing to the development of scalable, maintainable backend services, while upholding strong security standards to protect data.

For the Senior Python Engineer role at Ataccama, you'll need to demonstrate at least 4 years of experience in backend application development using Python, along with expertise in web frameworks like FastAPI or Django. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-based systems, as well as proficiency in SQL and Docker, will set you up for success.

At Ataccama, the work culture is collaborative and focused on innovation, shaped by our core values: Aim High, Customer Focused, ONE Team, Candid and Caring, and Challenging Fun. As a Senior Python Engineer, you'll be encouraged to suggest improvements, work closely with various teams, and engage in continuous learning within a supportive, diverse environment.

At Ataccama, Senior Python Engineers enjoy numerous career development opportunities, including access to online courses through Udemy, ticket access to industry events, and a company library for professional reading. Our supportive environment fosters continuous learning and growth, enabling you to expand your skill set while working on innovative projects.

Ataccama provides a range of attractive benefits for Senior Python Engineers, including flexible working hours, long-term incentive programs, a Global Family Support Program, 25 vacation days, mental health support packages, company bikes, and online language courses to enhance your personal and professional growth.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized these frameworks. Discuss your familiarity with their features, strengths, and how you've leveraged them to develop robust applications.

Emphasize your knowledge of best practices in securing applications, such as implementing authentication and authorization. Mention performance optimization strategies you've employed, such as monitoring code efficiency and using appropriate data structures.

Discuss the debugging tools and techniques you prefer, such as using logging, tracebacks, or debuggers. Provide a specific example of a debugging challenge you faced and how you resolved it.

Share your experience working with microservices, discussing how you've designed, implemented, or interacted with them. Highlight the benefits of this architecture related to scalability and maintainability.

Choose a specific instance where your suggestion led to significant improvements. Outline the problem, your proposal, and the impact it had, showcasing your proactivity and problem-solving skills.

Discuss your familiarity with asynchronous programming in Python. Provide an example of a project where you used asyncio to handle tasks efficiently, and explain the benefits it provided over traditional synchronous methods.

Highlight your communication skills and your experience working with diverse teams. Provide an example of a successful collaboration, focusing on how you ensured alignment and achieved shared goals.

Explain your coding standards and practices, such as modular code and comprehensive documentation. Discuss the importance of writing tests and your experience using frameworks like Pytest to ensure code reliability.

Share the resources you use, such as relevant blogs, courses, and programming communities. Discuss any recent trends you’re excited about and how they might impact your work as a Python engineer.

Reflect on your interest in data management and AI, aligning your career goals with Ataccama’s mission and values. Mention specific aspects of the company culture, innovative projects, or growth opportunities that excite you.