Python Developer

Responsibilities :

• Analyse existing Perl scripts and convert them into Python.
• Ensure functional equivalence between old and new scripts.
• Rewrite and optimise scripts for readability, maintainability, and performance.
• Perform unit testing, regression testing, and debugging.
• Work with file processing, regex, shell commands, APIs, and database interactions as needed.
• Collaborate with the client and internal teams to understand script behaviour and dependencies.
• Document migrated scripts and support deployment/testing activities.

Requirements :

• Mandatory Skills : Python with Perl (Python, Linux, and some exposure to Perl scripts in Python).
• Experience in Python development.
• Strong experience in Python scripting and automation.
• Good understanding of Perl scripts and legacy code conversion.
• Strong knowledge of regex, file handling, and text processing.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments.
• Hands-on experience with debugging, testing, and code validation.
• Experience with Git and version control.

Good-to-Have Skills :

• Experience in Perl to Python migration projects.
• Exposure to API integration and database-driven scripts.
• Experience with pytest or similar testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with shell scripting and job schedulers like cron.
• Client-facing communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile :

• Experience working on modernisation or migration projects.
• Ability to understand business logic from legacy code.
• Strong problem-solving and independent working capability.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.