Python Sr Developer

Company: Cognizant
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

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 solutionSkills / 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 controlSalary and Other Compensation:The annual salary for this position is between $70,950 - $105,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
      • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
      • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
      • 401(k) plan and contributions
      • Long-term/Short-term Disability
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Employee Stock Purchase PlanDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
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