Senior Python Software Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026.
Job Summary :
This role demands an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend applications within a fast-paced, agile environment.
Responsibilities :
- Building efficient server-side applications in Python (Flask, Django, etc.)
- Help design and implement functional requirements.
- Peer code review and coaching junior team members.
- Build efficient back-end features in Python.
- Responsible for loading data into databases and managing databases.
- Cloud development experience in Google Cloud (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Responsible for managing GitLab CI/CD for the project.
- Manage testing, unit test cases, and bug fixes.
- Deploying solutions to test environments and promoting them to production environments.
- Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements.
- Solve technical challenges by debugging while writing code.
Requirements :
- At least 6 - 9 years of experience in development and 3+ years of experience in Python.
- Strong working knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- At least 2 years of experience working in Agile.
- Experience with Python web frameworks (e.g. Django, Flask).
- Understanding of databases, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL and NoSQL.
- Ability to perform code profiling.
- Ability to quickly produce prototypes and proofs of concept.
- Ability to present to leadership and articulate complex technical scenarios.
- Knowledge of Unix systems, NAS, pip, and shell scripting.
- Taking ownership of modules and features.
- Ability to estimate story points for a given task/feature/module.
- Ability to convert business requirements to technical requirements.
Good to have Skills :
- Support the preparation of technical and architectural documentation.
Skills
Python, Django, Flask, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Data Structure, Algorithm