Python Developer

If you like writing code, solving complex problems through algorithms, and working with data this role is for you.

A Python Developer writes and debugs Python code for diverse software applications, from web apps to data analysis, utilizing powerful libraries and frameworks.

Skills you’ll need: Python Programming, Software Engineering, Django (Web Framework), Flask (Web Framework), SQL, Git (Version Control System), Agile Methodology, CI/CD

$144,256 median salary19,184 jobs available¹

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