Python Data Enginer - Virtusa

Role: Lead Software Engineer

Skill: Python, Django, Flask, Machine learning/ Data science

Description:

Core Python: Should be proficient in the basic concepts and features of the Python language, such as data types, variables, operators, control structures, functions, classes, modules, exceptions, file handling, etc. You should also be familiar with the built-in data structures and methods, such as lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, strings, etc.

Web Frameworks: Should have a sound knowledge of one or more web frameworks that are based on Python, such as Django, Flask, Pyramid, etc. These frameworks provide tools and libraries to help you create web applications using Python. You should know how to use the framework's features, such as routing, templating, database integration, authentication, testing, etc.

Object Relational Mappers (ORMs): Should be able to use ORMs to interact with databases using Python objects. ORMs abstract away the low-level SQL queries and provide a high-level interface to manipulate data. Some popular ORMs for Python are SQLAlchemy, Django ORM, Peewee, etc. You should know how to define models, perform CRUD operations, query data, handle transactions, etc.

Data Science and Machine Learning: Should have some skills in data science and machine learning, as these are some of the most common use cases for Python. You should be able to use libraries and frameworks such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc. to perform data analysis, manipulation, visualization, and modeling. You should also have a good understanding of the basic concepts and algorithms of statistics, machine learning, and deep learning.

Other Skills: Should also have some general skills that are useful for any developer, such as:

Debugging and testing: Should be able to use tools and techniques to find and fix errors in your code, such as logging, breakpoints, unit testing, integration testing, etc.

Version control: Should be able to use version control systems, such as Git, to manage your code and collaborate with other developers. You should know how to create branches, commit changes, merge conflicts, push and pull requests, etc.

Communication and teamwork: Should be able to communicate effectively with your clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, and work well in a team. You should be able to write clear and concise documentation, follow coding standards and best practices, give and receive feedback, etc.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 30,000 people globally that cares about your growth — one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us. Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.

Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.