Python Sr Developer

Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining Python based application on EDGE application and microservices
• Design and implement efficient scalable and maintainable code
• Modernize existing legacy application based on Excel
• Create and optimize database interactions using SQL Postgres
• Create and maintain libraries in Python
• Develop RESTful APIs using frameworks like Flask or Django REST Framework
• Develop data processing pipelines
• Integrate third party services and APIs
• Optimize application performance and database queries
• Implement security best practices
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Implement robust error handling and logging mechanisms
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Perform code reviews and test plans for user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate the solution

Skills / Experience required:

• Basic understanding of building science, energy, embodied carbon calculations and carbon neutrality strategies for buildings
• Adherence to standards, for the timely and quality delivery of artifacts
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional Python development experience
• Expertise in Python 3.8+ version
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Django or Flask frameworks
  • SQL, Postgres, Excel
  • RESTful API design
  • Libraries in Python
  • Asynchronous programming (asyncio)
  • Docker and containerization
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure (preferred))
• Proficiency in version control

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.