Senior Application Architect

MAIN TASKS

• Architect server-side components and services that form the backbone of web applications, employing best practices in Python programming.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas and queries to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval processes.
• Manage database security measures to protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
• Enhance application performance by identifying bottlenecks and optimising server-side code and database queries.
• Implement scalable architectures to handle increased user load and data volume, leveraging cloud services and containerisation.
• Conduct regular code reviews and use vulnerability scanning tools to identify and address potential security issues.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

• Proficiency in Python and experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with code linters and formatters (e.g., pylint, black, flake8) to enforce coding standards.
• Experience with AI-powered code assistants (e.g., Amazon Q, Github Copilot), staying updated with advancements in AI-driven code technologies that can streamline Python web application development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful design and implementation.
• Solid experience with relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, MongoDB).
• Excellent knowledge of ORM, schema design, efficient queries.
• Expertise in containerisation tools like Docker, Podman and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., OWASP), secure coding practices and standards, including authentication, authorisation and encryption.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions (Continuous Integration / Deployment).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Experience with VM management, Linux.