DESCRIPTION OF TASKArchitect server-side components and services that form the backbone of web applications, employing best practices in Python programming.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back- end systems.
- Design, implement, and optimise database schemas and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval processes.
- Manage database security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
- Enhance application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimising server-side code and database queries.
- Implement scalable architectures to handle increased user load and data volume, leveraging cloud services and containerisation.
- Conduct regular code reviews and use vulnerability scanning tools to identify and address potential security issues.
- Implement security protocols and standards to safeguard applications against threats and ensure data privacy.
- Collaborate closely with front-end developers, UI/UX designers, product managers, and otherstakeholders to deliver quality web application solutions.
- Help translate business requirements into technical specifications and adjust implementations based on feedback.
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments, ensuring consistent and rapid delivery of applications.
- Participate in deploying applications in cloud environments, using infrastructure-as-code andconfiguration management tools.
- Actively engage in debugging and resolving issues raised during testing or reported in production.
- Write technical documentation.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSFollowing skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:
- Proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Experience with code linters and formatters (e.G., pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards.
- Experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.G., Amazon Q, Github Copilot), staying updated with advancements in AI-driven code technologies that can streamline Python web application development.
- Strong understanding of RESTful design and implementation.
- Solid experience with relational (e.G., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.G.,Elasticsearch, MongoDB).
- Excellent knowledge of ORM, schema design, efficient queries.
- Expertise in containerisation tools like Docker, Podman and orchestration using Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.G., OWASP), secure coding practices and standards, including authentication, authorisation and encryption.
- Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (Continuous Integration / Deployment).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible.
- Experience with VM management, Linux.
- Good knowledge of agile methodology