Software Engineer - Python/DevOps

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India; Hybrid

Work Location: Pune, India

Job Title: Python Developer

Business Unit: WSI Corporate Technology, Pune/Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and testable Python code for server-side logic and applications.
• Utilize Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI to build robust and scalable web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Champion code quality by writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using frameworks like PyTest or Unittest, ensuring high coverage and reliability
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA specialists, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements and ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience.
• Integrate database solutions (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Cassandra), optimize database request performance, and manage schema lifecycle through code.
• Implement automation tools and scripts in Python, Bash, and Groovy to streamline operational tasks, CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure management.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot and debug complex system issues, and ensure high standards of code quality and application performance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for code, APIs, and operational processes. 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in Python development and software engineering.
• Proven expertise with at least one major Python web framework (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI) and a strong understanding of RESTful API design
• Solid understanding of Microservices architecture, including design patterns, inter-service communication (gRPC, message queues), and distributed systems.
• Advanced proficiency in asynchronous programming (Python asyncio) and concurrent execution to handle I/O-bound tasks effectively.
• Expert-level skill in testing methodologies, specifically using PyTest, Unittest, or Mock libraries to maintain rigorous test suites.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and configuration management.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration in a microservices environment
• Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and ORM libraries.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins or other platforms
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. 

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home,

Rejuvenation, GreenRow and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.

Williams-Sonoma has established a technology center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the India Technology Center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the global market.

About Us

Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.

 Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.

 Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.