Senior Python Developer

Designation – Member of Technical Staff Experience Level: 8+ Years Job Type: Full-Time | Individual Contributor Location: Bangalore Mode of work : 5 days work from office Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems. This is an individual contributor role that demands deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of design patterns and software architecture principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-performance environment and takes full ownership of designing scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance backend services using Python. Architect scalable, reusable, and testable software components using design patterns (Factory, Strategy, Singleton, etc.). Contribute to system and application architecture design. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices. Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Own modules end-to-end — from design and development to deployment and performance tuning. Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers when needed. Investigate and resolve production issues with a sense of urgency. Contribute to technical documentation, API specs, and test plans. Required Skills and Qualifications 8+ years of professional Python development experience. Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns . Proven experience in building distributed, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs , microservices architecture , and asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio, aio Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL , and NoSQL databases like Redis , MongoDB , etc. Proficient with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest) and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Docker , Kubernetes , and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus. Familiarity with code quality tools , linters , and performance profilers . Strong debugging and performance tuning skills. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to message brokers like RabbitMQ , Kafka , or SQS . Experience in designing APIs using FastAPI , Flask , or Django . Solid understanding of multithreading , multiprocessing , and memory management in Python. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform is a bonus. Prior experience working in agile and startup-like environments. How to Apply: Please send your resume to hr@alphastream.ai Who We Are- Alphastream.ai envisions a dynamic future for the financial world, where innovation is propelled by state-of-the-art AI technology and enriched by a profound understanding of credit and fixed-income research. Our mission is to empower asset managers, research firms, hedge funds, banks, and investors with smarter, faster, and curated data. We provide accurate, timely information, analytics, and tools across simple to complex financial and non-financial data, enhancing decision-making. With a focus on bonds, loans, financials and sustainability, we offer near real-time data via APIs and PaaS (Platform as a Service) solutions that act as the bridge between our offerings and seamless workflow integration. To learn more about us: What we offer "At Alphastream.ai we offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your skills are valued and your career can flourish. Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Immerse yourself in an innovative work environment, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture. Join us to work with cutting-edge technology, and be part of a team that recognizes and rewards your achievements, all while fostering a fun and engaging workplace culture." Disclaimer- Alphastream.ai is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of all communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.