Lead Backend Developer (Python, Snowflake, API)

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Developer with expertise in Python, Snowflake SDK, API development, and modular architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable backend services, developing user-facing interfaces, and ensuring seamless data integration. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership in architectural decisions, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

- Build backend services for Clip API, ensuring reliability and performance

- Develop database clients for Snowflake, optimizing data access and management

- Create a scalable backend abstraction layer to support extensibility and modularity

- Integrate Clip API endpoints through Apigee and implement data operations

- Ensure system observability by adding log aggregation and monitoring capabilities

- Optimize API consumption and data processing for high efficiency

- Ensure the system is scalable, modular, and maintainable

- Conduct testing and validation for backend logic related to Snowflake operations

Requirements

- Strong expertise in Python development

- Hands-on experience with Snowflake SDK and database client development

- Proficiency in API development, including designing and consuming RESTful services

- Experience in modular architecture, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions

- Understanding of Apigee for API integration and data operations

- Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and observability best practices

- Ability to work independently, make architectural decisions, and mentor other developers

- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges