Senior Python Engineer (microservice/web architectures)

As a Senior Python Engineer at Teramind, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems primarily using Python and associated technologies. This includes creating and maintaining SQL databases, optimizing applications for speed and scalability, and collaborating with business teams to ensure that development efforts align with company objectives. Additionally, you'll be heavily involved in writing unit tests and conducting system testing to guarantee code quality.

To qualify for the Senior Python Engineer position at Teramind, candidates should have at least 7 years of commercial experience in Python development, especially utilizing FastAPI to build microservice/web architectures. Familiarity with SQL databases, container tools like Docker, and APIs is essential, alongside experience in Object-Oriented Programming. A strong foundation in building scalable solutions and cloud deployment concepts is also highly valued.

At Teramind, the development of our Senior Python Engineers is a top priority. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and performance bonuses. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and sharing ideas, ensuring that all team members have the resources they need to grow. We truly believe in nurturing talent and providing pathways for career advancement.

Yes, the Senior Python Engineer role at Teramind is fully remote! We have embraced a global, distributed team model since 2014, allowing you the flexibility to work from your location. This arrangement promotes a diverse team culture where everyone can contribute effectively regardless of where they are based.

The recruitment process for the Senior Python Engineer position at Teramind typically involves up to four interviews, including an intro call, a technical interview, and a final interview. We also conduct reference and background checks. We understand that candidates may not meet every single requirement, and we encourage individuals who believe they can contribute to apply.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Python and FastAPI. Discuss the challenges faced, your approach to solving them, and the outcomes. This showcases your practical experience and understanding of how to leverage these technologies effectively.

In answering this, discuss techniques like load balancing, caching strategies, and efficient database interactions. Provide examples from your past work where you've implemented these strategies and the positive impact they had on the service's performance.

Talk about specific databases you've worked with, detailing your experience in data modeling, query optimization and how you chose between SQL vs. NoSQL based on project requirements. Mention any performance improvements achieved due to your database management skills.

Highlight specific projects where you used Docker for containerization. Discuss how it helped in creating consistent environments, deploying applications, and managing dependencies. Be sure to mention any orchestration tools you might have used alongside Docker.

Share specific examples of RESTful APIs you've developed or integrated with, discussing the data flow, authentication methods, and how you ensured API security and performance. This shows not only your technical ability but also your understanding of working within ecosystems.

Discuss your approach to debugging, including tools you use, how you isolate issues, and any systematic methods you've developed for troubleshooting. Providing an example of a complex bug you fixed can illustrate your problem-solving skills.

This is an opportunity to discuss emerging technologies and methods you've been exploring, such as serverless architectures, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), or machine learning deployments. Highlight how you stay updated with trends and incorporate them into your work.

Give a brief overview of key design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, or Observer, and explain how you've applied them in your work to solve common problems. Providing concrete examples can make your explanation more compelling.

Here, you can discuss your experience with unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews. Explain how you’ve used test-driven development (TDD) practices to improve code quality, drawing from your previous projects.

Talk about specific challenges like managing costs, ensuring security, or optimizing performance in the cloud. Discuss how you overcame these challenges and the lessons learned, showing your ability to adapt and innovate.