Python Backend Developer

Python Backend Developer 

About the Role 

We're seeking a Python Backend Developer to join our insurtech analytics team. This role focuses on developing backend APIs, automating insurance reporting processes, and supporting data analysis tools. You'll work with insurance data, build REST APIs, and help streamline operational workflows through automation. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Automate insurance reporting processes including bordereaux, reconciliations, and data extraction from various file formats 

• Support and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools for business stakeholders 

• Develop Python scripts and applications for data processing, validation, and transformation 

• Develop and maintain backend APIs using FastAPI or Flask 

• Perform data analysis and generate insights from insurance datasets 

• Automate recurring analytical and reporting tasks 

• Work with SQL databases to query, analyze, and extract data 

• Collaborate with business users to understand requirements and deliver solutions 

• Document code, processes, and create user guides for dashboards and tools 

• Support data quality initiatives and implement validation checks 
  
  

Requirements 

Essential 

• 2+ years of Python development experience 

• Strong knowledge of Python libraries: Pandas, NumPy for data manipulation 

• Experience building web applications or dashboards with Python frameworks 

• Knowledge of FastAPI or Flask for building backend APIs and applications 

• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases 

• Experience with data visualization libraries (Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn) 

• Ability to work with Excel, CSV, and other data file formats 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills 

• Good communication skills to work with non-technical stakeholders 
  
  

Desirable 

• Experience in insurance or financial services industry 

• Familiarity with insurance reporting processes (bordereaux, reconciliations, claims data) 

• Experience with Azure cloud services (Azure Functions, Blob Storage, SQL Database) 

• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps) 

• Experience with API development and RESTful services 
  
  

Tech Stack 

Python 3.x, FastAPI, Flask, Pandas, NumPy, Plotly, Matplotlib, SQL Server, MS Azure, Git, Azure DevOps, REST APIs, Excel/CSV processing libraries