Advanced Python Programmer Needed (full-time hourly)

I am seeking a skilled Python Developer to help us develop and maintain our software products. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient back-end software using Python. The candidate must have solid knowledge of Python, APIs, CI/CD, GCP and a good understanding of web frameworks, such as Flask, FastAPI, as well as software development best practices. The candidate must also have experience with effectively testing and debugging code, and managing bug fixes. We're seeking a highly skilled candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and has a passion for delivering exceptional results. The successful candidate will be well-versed in development practices, such as writing code that interacts seamlessly with APIs, maintaining cloud-deployed applications, integrating and working with databases, and implementing efficient technical designs using Python. Must be able to speak, write and understand English fluently. No exceptions. Responsibilities: -- Develop and maintain code -- Integrate third-party code and APIs -- Assess code and feature change requests -- Evaluate and produce technical solutions to proposed problems -- Debug and test software effectively -- Continuously improve technical skills Qualifications: -- Advanced knowledge of Python and software development best practices -- Experience with working with APIs, CI/CD -- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) -- Experience with building efficient back-end features in Python -- Experience with managing testing and bug fixes -- Knowledge of Python web frameworks, such as Flask, FastAPI -- Solid understanding of developing, designing, integrating, testing, and debugging software -- Solid understanding of designing systems and architectures for software solutions -- Solid understanding of backend development, -- Solid understanding of database integrations, and relational database tools and concepts, such as PostgreSQL, Supabase, etc. Technical Skills: -- Proficiency in core Python concepts, including data types, control flow, and functions -- Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts and design patterns -- Experience working with Python web frameworks, such as Flask -- Solid understanding of database concepts and experience working with databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL -- Ability to work with third-party libraries and APIs -- Knowledge of software development best practices, such as version control, testing, and code reviews -- Proficiency in working with Linux or Unix-based operating systems, and VMs. -- Knowledge of software deployment and containerization tools, such as Docker -- Understanding of web scraping and automation techniques, and experience with tools like - BeautifulSoup and Selenium. -- Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, such as profiling and caching. -- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as GCP, and experience deploying applications to these platforms. -- Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles.