Sr. Python Developer

Job Title: Sr. Python Developer/ Tech LeadLocation: Noida Job Type: Full-time Experience: 6 to 8years Industry: IT Services & AnalyticsJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Python Developer / Lead with 6–8 years of experience with expertise in microservices design, DevOps, and code quality practices, who can lead a team of developers, design robust solutions, and drive key technical decisions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python development, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with modern frameworks, tools, and best practices.Key SkillsArchitect and develop scalable microservices using Python Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.Drive code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure code quality.Set up and maintain automated unit/integration testing frameworks.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, Business) to deliver features end-to-end.Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployments.Manage version control best practices (Git branching strategies, code merges, release management).Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability across systems.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies and drive continuous improvement.Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseStrong expertise in Python (3.x) development and object-oriented programming.Experience with web frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.Hands-on experience in microservices design.Knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).Experience in automated unit testing & test coverage tools (PyTest, unittest, CI test automation).Familiarity with version control systems (Git).Experience in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Strong understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.Proficiency in version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).Experience working with cross-functional teams in agile environments.Exposure to frontend frameworks (React/Angular) for full-stack awareness.Preferred Skills Understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT, and big data ecosystemsEvent-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Observability stack (Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).API gateways and service mesh (Istio, Kong, Envoy). About Polestar: As a data analytics and enterprise planning powerhouse, Polestar Solutions helps its customers bring out the most sophisticated insights from their data in a value-oriented manner. From analytics foundation to analytics innovation initiatives, we offer a comprehensive range of services that help businesses succeed with data. We have a geographic presence in the United States (Dallas, Manhattan, New York, Delaware), UK(London) & India (Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore & Kolkata) and have 600+ people strong world-class team. We are growing at a rapid pace and plan to double our growth each year. This provides immense growth and learning opportunities to those who are choosing to work with Polestar. We hire from most of the Premier Undergrad and MBA institutes. We are serving customers across 20+ countries. Our expertise and deep passion for what we do has brought us many accolades. The list includes: - Recognized as the Top 50 Companies for Data Scientists in 2023 by AIM. Financial Times awarded Polestar as High-Growth Companies across Asia-Pacific for a 5th time in a row in 2023. Featured on the Economic Times India's Growth Champions in FY2023. Polestar Solutions Selected as a 2022 Red Herring Global Companies. Top Data Science Providers in India 2023: Penetration and Maturity (PeMa) Quadrant. India’s most promising data science companies in 2022 by Analytics Insight. Featured on Forrester's Now Tech: Customer Analytics Service Providers Report Q2, 2021. Recognized as Anaplan's India RSI Partner of the Year FY21. Elite Qlik Partner and a member of the ‘Qlik Partner Advisory Council’ & Microsoft Gold Partners for Data & Cloud Platforms Culture at Polestar. We have one of the most progressive people’s practices which are all aimed at enabling fast-paced growth for those who deserve it.