Senior Python Developer

Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our client's growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time.

Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.

We are looking for a Python Developer for a 3-month contract with potential prolongation to lead a project focused on building a portal that simplifies the Medicaid application process. The platform will support multiple types of Medicaid applications, enabling both individual applicants and organizations (such as lawyers, nursing homes, etc.) to apply on behalf of others. By moving the process online, the system will significantly reduce government response times from 45 days to just 24 hours.

This role requires at least 4 hours of overlap with EST working hours (9 AM — 5 PM EST).

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality, enterprise server-side code.

• Ensure the code follows best practices in all areas.

• Collaborate with the team lead and other developers.

• Take full ownership of tasks and projects, managing your workflow effectively and independently.

• Proactively seek clarifications and updates as necessary.

• Accurately estimate the time required for tasks and communicate these estimations clearly to the team and team lead.

• Perform thorough testing on your code before deployment.

• Ensure all updates and fixes are successfully pushed to the production environment, taking personal responsibility for the outcome.

• Take full responsibility for the quality and functionality of your work.

• Regularly update the team and the team lead on your work status.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Python for at least 3 years.

• Strong knowledge of Python Coding and its data-related libraries, ex. Pandas, FastAPI.

• Knowledge of Application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines.

• Experience with RESTful APIs, Selenium, Git, and bash scripting.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Docker, AWS ECS, AWS Lambda functions.

• Direct experience with AWS Cognito.

• Proficient with the use of pytest.

• Experience in working with API's and third-party integrations.

• Disciplined approach to testing and code quality.

• Git/Github and CI/CD experience.

• Knowledge of AWS Services and Terraform is a plus.

• Familiar with agile coding methodologies.

Our transparent recruitment journey usually takes up to 2 weeks and includes a few stages:

• Recruiting Interview -> 30-45 min

• Technical Interview -> 1-1,5h

• Client Interview (optional) -> up to 1h

• Pre-Offer Call -> 15min

• Reference Check

• Offer

• Competitive salary, room for development and growth;
• Possibility to work in the Bratislava and Kyiv office or fully remotely;
• Loyal management, interesting tasks, constant support;
• Medical insurance (optional);
• English courses;
• Technical equipment providing;
• Paid vacations 20 workdays, paid sick leave, regular salary reviews;
• Flexible schedule and ability to manage your working hours;
• Support your personal growth and skills upgrading;
• The great environment inside the team, support of initiatives, and ability to contribute to the common goal.

We do believe that the success of is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients