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Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience
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Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Senior Python Developer
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high‑performance APIs using FastAPI.
Design and implement scalable microservices architecture.
Optimize applications for speed, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborate with product managers and front‑end developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Manage containerization using Docker and orchestrate deployments on Amazon EKS.
Perform database design and optimization using PostgreSQL.
Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance.
Prepare technical documentation for APIs and backend systems.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth.
Requirements
8‑10 years of professional experience in software development with Python.
Strong expertise in Python frameworks, particularly FastAPI (experience with Flask or Django is acceptable).
Proficiency in containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Amazon EKS).
Solid understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, including query optimization.
Experience with building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud services like AWS (e.g., EC2, S3).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and source control tools like Git.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of asynchronous programming in Python (e.g., AsyncIO).
Understanding of authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT) for securing APIs.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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