Sr Software Engineer Python

@ Capgemini

Overview

As a Sr Software Engineer Python, you will work on one of the world's largest social media platforms handling petabytes of data daily. You will join an R&D self-organized team focused on developing distributed storage services and contributing to open source NoSQL databases.

Your Role

You will:

• Build cluster and host operation tools and execute critical maintenance operations.
• Analyze system resource usage (CPU, memory, disk) to optimize cluster sizing for cost reduction.
• Implement automated solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all scripts, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor system health and proactively address performance or downtime issues.
• Provide internal customer support for platform users.
• Lead functional and architectural design within your areas.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical improvements.

Required Skills

• Strong OOP and design patterns knowledge
• 5+ years of Python commercial development experience
• Experience in Web/Cloud based solutions and system optimization
• University degree in Computer Sciences or related field
• Expertise in high code quality, unit testing, and standard engineering methodologies
• Experience with Git and Agile environments
• Solid understanding of system resource impact on performance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice to Have

• Linux systems experience and basic C++ knowledge
• Familiarity with AWS EC2/S3 and cloud platforms
• Experience with monitoring, alerting systems, and production troubleshooting
• Ops/sys admin exposure in internet operations
• Experience in owning and maintaining distributed services

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini offers flexible work, comprehensive healthcare, financial programs, paid time off, parental leave, family benefits, social well-being supports, mentoring programs, employee resource groups, and disaster relief.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner with a 55-year heritage, employing over 340,000 team members across 50+ countries. The group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion and is known for leveraging AI, generative AI, cloud, and data solutions.

Key Skills/Competency

• Python
• Distributed Systems
• NoSQL
• Cloud
• Agile
• Docker
• OOP
• Linux
• Maintenance
• Optimization