Senior Python Developer (Lead)

Your role and responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using Python.
• Implement and manage Kafka-based messaging systems for real-time data ingestion, processing, and distribution.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and stream processing applications using Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Data Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of services.
• Optimize application performance and scalability through profiling, tuning, and refactoring.
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to software development best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues related to Kafka and backend services.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Python development.
• Strong experience in building and maintaining Kafka-based systems.
• Proficiency in developing stream processing applications using Kafka Streams or Kafka Connect.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment pipelines.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and code quality tools.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases, caching systems, and distributed computing.
• Contributions to open-source Python projects or active participation in developer communities.

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Bonifacio Global City, Philippines

Job ID: IBM-72375

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-08T18:45:13