Back-End Python Developer

Back-End Python Developer Job ID 2024-27358 Category Software Development Location US-OH-Cincinnati About DMI DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100+ employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories. About the Opportunity DMI, LLC is seeking an experienced Backend Developer with at least 5 years of Python development experience, specifically in building and maintaining SaaS applications. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure backend services, including microservices architecture, that drive key product features. You will be responsible for ensuring that our platform is reliable, performance-optimized, and capable of handling complex data processing workflows. Duties and Responsibilities: Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain the server-side logic, databases, and APIs for our SaaS platform using Python. Microservices Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy microservices that support modular, scalable, and maintainable back-end systems. Ensure these microservices are well-architected for scale and reliability. Database Management: Optimize database queries and manage data models to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across a growing user base and large datasets. API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs that support interactions between the frontend and backend components, ensuring seamless data flow and integration. Code Quality and Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices, including automated testing and CI/CD workflows. Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to integrate new features, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. Data Processing: Implement solutions for data ingestion, processing, and analytics, ensuring the platform handles telecom, expense, asset, and ITSM data efficiently. Security and Compliance: Ensure that backend services are secure, following best practices for authentication, authorization, and data protection. Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and improve the performance of backend services, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions for scaling the platform. Qualifications Education and Years of Experience: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience: At least 5 years of Python development experience, particularly in developing and maintaining SaaS products. Required and Desired Skills/Certifications: Backend Frameworks: Proficiency with Python-based frameworks like Django, Flask, or similar for building scalable backend services. Microservices Experience: Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying microservices for modular and scalable architectures. Database Expertise: Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), with an understanding of data modeling, optimization, and migrations. API Development: Proven experience building and integrating RESTful APIs to support frontend-backend interactions and third-party integrations. Cloud and DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and ma