Python Development Engineer 3

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Job Summary

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Documents all development activity. Assists with training non-technical personnel. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Position: Development Engineer 3

Experience: 5 years to 7.5 years

Job Locations: Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, & Hyderabad

Key Skills

Networking Good to Have (CCNA/CCNP, Netconf, SNMP, YANG)

Python (advanced/OOP)

Frameworks (Django/DRF/FastAPI)

REST APIs / OpenAPI

Microservices

Databases (MySQL, MongoDB) (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Caching & Queues

Redis, Celery, Redis, Celery, RabbitMQ)

Containerization

Docker, Kubernetes, CICD, Git/GitLab

Testing

Mandatory (Unit & Integration)

Mandatory (Unit & Integration)

API Testing Tools

 Postman

Skills for various specialities

Must Have Skills

Python 3 utilising OOP design with database integration (MySQL, Mongo) direct and/or via ORM Solid experience with caching & scheduling (e.g. redis & celery) and ability to work with concurrency, multithreading / multitasking and IPC Good knowledge of common data structures and algorithms and when to use them and their implementations. Experience with python xml library's including DOM navigation and json data structures including JSONpath, XML and YAML. Good hands on with software version control (especially git). Ability to work with a large repo where fast paced development occurs. Good communication skills.  A strong ability to explain your logic and challenge the logic of others. Ability to both read, understand and build programmatic flow eg sequence diagrams Good Experience with OpenAPI and able to implement ‘self-documenting’ REST API's Strong experience in automated unit and integration testing. Good Experience in working in an agile environment such as Scrum including agile ticketing systems such as Jira.

Job Description

Understand the big picture and lead the development of Python applications as documented in the design and ensure they run efficiently with solid unit testing and exceptional handling. Be an active member of design review, validate user stories and assess the feasibility on conceptual ideas against the practicality of implementing them. Create Data Models and interact with Databases. Create, maintain, update, and enhance applications that have been written within the team Use Docker, GIT, Quality gates, linting and other tools to develop, test and deploy code quickly and efficiently. Drive best practice and drive development with local and distributed colleagues, share and document best practices. Perform code peer review and provide constructive criticism (optimizations or adherence to best practices). Ensure code quality standards are maintained high and code gets merged with less or fewer comments. Guide and propose solutions to implement best practices so that a scalable product is produced Fast learner and somebody that is always growing and refining their skills. You will be a natural problem solver with a cool head, that can deal with ambiguity and work autonomously and as a team to deliver results Active member in a scrum team and follow agile methodology to deliver features in sprints and support quality assurance teams by feature handover and bug fixes. Able to drive scrum ceremonies as required.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements. Conducts analysis to determine integration needs.
• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Assists with the software update process for existing applications and roll-outs of software releases.
• Participates in training representatives and operations staff on internally developed software applications.
• Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
• Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
• Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques. Serves as a guide and mentor for junior-level Software Development Engineers.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of engineering methodologies, concepts, skills and their application in the area of specified engineering specialty.
• Displays in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply, process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.
• Displays knowledge of and ability to apply, project management skills.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

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