What is the role of a Python Developer?

A python developers role includes coding, designing, deploying, and debugging development projects for Python and typically help organisations with their technology framework. They will connect applications with third party web services and support the engineers on integrating the application and help the process. Their duties can vary from creating websites, new services, building tools to designing code frameworks. They will work closely with data analytics and data collection and support front-end developers with their work.

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​Responsibilities:

  • Writing effective python codes
  • Coordinating with front-end development teams to define application requirements
  • Designing and implementing applications
  • Debugging applications
  • Implementing security and data protection
  • Integrating user facing elements and data storage solutions
  • Analysing and collecting data
  • Reprogramming databases and improve functionality

Typical Tech stacks:

  • Python
  • Flask
  • Gitlab
  • Kubernetes
  • Azure
  • CI/CD

Types of Python Developer:

  • Multi-paradigm
  • object-oriented
  • procedural (imperative)
  • functional
  • structured
  • reflective.

Qualifications:

  • Preferred BS in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or related field
  • Some prior experience as a python developer
  • Expert in Core Python
  • Knowledge of Web Frameworks and limitations of Python
  • Good analytical skills
  • Familiar/knowledge of testing tools
  • Ability to coordinate with other teams and developers

Professional development:

Python is an all-purpose language and is a highly sought after position within organisations. The development working with python is fast.At a high level you can become either; a DevOps engineer, a full stack developer or a web application developer. There is always room for development within the role and other industries, and certifications and courses that can be taken to increase your skill level and expertise.

Alternative careers:

  •  Net developer
  • DevOps engineer
  • Full stack developer
  • Java developer
  • Lead developer
  • Senior software engineer
  • Software architect
  • Software developer
  • Software engineer