Senior Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python and modern development frameworks
• Architect and implement scalable solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure
• Build and optimize RPC-based communication patterns between microservices
• Implement and manage message bus strategies using RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and system architecture
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
• Ensure code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to best practices
• Participate in system design discussions and architectural decision-making
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Python development
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud solutions and services
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of RPC communication protocols and implementation
• Familiarity with message bus technologies, particularly RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong background in distributed systems and scalable application design
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Team lead or technical leadership experience
• Familiarity with Strangler Fig architecture pattern for legacy system migration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to data architectures (e.g., DataVault, Medallion, Star schemas)

About the Company

Prescient is a multinational financial services business providing investment management, stockbroking, and platform administration services. We pride ourselves on where exceptional expertise meets meticulous financial services.