Python Developer SDE-2

As a Python Developer SDE-2 at Weekday's client, your primary responsibilities will include developing, testing, and maintaining backend services using Python and FastAPI. You'll design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that support various business applications while ensuring high availability and performance through efficient backend optimization.

The ideal candidate for the Python Developer SDE-2 position at Weekday's client should have 3-5 years of backend development experience using Python, with strong hands-on skills in FastAPI. Proficiency in RESTful API design, a solid grasp of SQL and NoSQL databases, and a familiarity with caching mechanisms are also essential. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms will be a plus!

Collaboration is key at Weekday's client for the Python Developer SDE-2 position. You'll work closely with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to integrate APIs and services seamlessly. This teamwork ensures that all components of our applications function harmoniously while adhering to security best practices.

Weekday's client offers a fast-paced and agile work environment, perfect for a Python Developer SDE-2 who thrives on tackling new challenges. You'll be encouraged to improve development workflows, participate in code reviews, and contribute your ideas to enhance our processes.

Essential programming skills for a successful Python Developer SDE-2 at Weekday's client include expertise in Python, experience with FastAPI for high-performance APIs, and a solid understanding of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and databases. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices will also set you up for success.

When answering this question, reflect on your specific projects where you’ve implemented Python and FastAPI. Highlight any particular challenges you faced and how you tackled them, demonstrating your technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Begin by explaining your understanding of REST principles. Discuss your process for defining endpoints, utilizing HTTP methods, and ensuring data validation and security, showcasing your structured approach to API design.

Talk about your experience with caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached, your use of database indexing, and any profiling tools you employ to identify bottlenecks. Emphasize continuous performance testing as part of your strategy.

Explain your systematic approach to error handling, including the use of try-except blocks and custom error responses. Share any frameworks or practices you use to log and monitor errors for future resolution and prevention.

Detail a specific project where you successfully transitioned to a microservices architecture. Highlight the benefits this brought to scalability and maintainability, and mention specific technologies that you integrated.

Discuss your familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Share how you integrate testing and deployment processes using these tools, emphasizing their importance in maintaining high software quality.

Discuss security best practices your follow such as implementing OAuth for authentication, validating input to prevent SQL injection, and encrypting sensitive data. Mention any experience with security audits or testing methodologies you have utilized.

Share your passion for technology and how it drives you to explore new tools, frameworks, and best practices. Discuss any resources or communities you engage with to stay informed about the latest advancements in backend development.

Illustrate your mentoring style by providing a specific example of how you guided a junior developer through a project. Highlight the skills you focused on and any teaching methodologies you found effective in fostering learning.

Explain your approach to prioritization, including methods like time management techniques or agile methodologies. Provide examples of how you've successfully juggled competing deadlines while ensuring quality work.