Python API

Job ID: SRJ_7961Location: Austin, TXEmployment Type: C2C, Full Time, W-2Company: SRI Tech SolutionsPython API Ok with fulltime/C2C contracting.. however W2 is preferableAustin, TX.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop: Build, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Pythonmicroservices for our core event-driven platform.Event-Driven Architecture: Build and manage real-time data pipelines using Kafka to handle asynchronous communication between the API Gateway, Event Orchestrator, and various backend fulfillment systems.Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and scale applications on Kubernetes, focusing on best practices for resilience, observability, and CI/CD.Conversational Logic: Implement and enhance the core routing logic that parses user intent and directs tasks to the appropriate backend, whether it's a third-party IVA, an internal model, or a human-in-the-loop escalation path.System Integration: Collaborate with teams managing APIs, databases (Persistence DB), and fulfillment systems to ensure seamless and robust integrations.Monitoring & Analytics: Instrument services for comprehensive monitoring, logging, and tracing using tools like Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana to guarantee system health and performance.Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)Python Expertise: 5+ years of professional software development experience with expert-level proficiency in Python, including deep knowledge of frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django.Kafka Experience: Strong, hands-on experience with Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms, including a solid understanding of topics, partitions, producers, and consumers.Nice to haveMicroservices & API Design: Proven experience building complex, scalable backend systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.Kubernetes & Docker: Solid practical experience with containerization using Docker and deploying and managing applications in a Kubernetes environment (writing manifests, using Helm, etc.).Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.SRI Tech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.