Python Developer

Visa Eligibility: (Green card holder, US citizen) On W2 only Title: Python Developer II Location: Pittsburgh, PA (onsite) Job responsibilities: Seeking a highly motivated and skilled Python Developer to join our Automation and Gen AI team. This candidate will specialize in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, code-first automation solutions primarily using Python. They will play a crucial role in automating data processing pipelines, integrating systems via APIs, and building custom internal tools. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong software engineering foundation, capable of selecting the right tool for the job and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain efficient and reliable data processing (ETL) pipelines to automate data collection, transformation, and loading. • Develop and manage robust integrations between various internal and external systems using REST APIs, handling authentication, data mapping, and error recovery. • Create custom command-line tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks for technical and business users, increasing operational efficiency. • Follow best practices for software development, including version control (Git), automated testing, code reviews, and documentation. • Collaborate with stakeholders across data, business, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate complex business needs into technical specifications and automated workflows. • Evaluate and recommend new tools, libraries, and platforms to enhance our automation capabilities and technical stack. • Contribute to the development and operationalization of Gen AI-powered automation pipelines and internal applications. • Demonstrate continuous learning and growth while gradually assuming increased ownership and responsibility for our core automation systems Required Qualifications: • 3+ years of professional experience developing solutions with Python. • Deep proficiency in Python 3, including object-oriented programming (OOP), standard library modules, and robust error handling. • Hands-on experience with data manipulation and analysis using Pandas and interacting with databases using SQL or an ORM like SQLAlchemy. • Proven experience in integrating systems using REST APIs with libraries like the requests module, including handling complex authentication schemes (e.g., OAuth 2.0). • Strong proficiency with Git for version control and experience working with virtual environments (venv, conda) and package management (pip, requirements.txt). • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions. Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves): • Experience building APIs using a web framework like FastAPI or Flask. • Familiarity with containerization technologies, specifically Docker, for creating and deploying applications. • Experience writing automated tests for Python code using frameworks like pytest. • Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow or Prefect for managing complex data pipelines. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) to automate testing and deployment. • Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and libraries such as LangChain, the OpenAI SDK, or Hugging Face. • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies.