Python Developer

About the Role

Hexaware Technologies is seeking a Python Developer to support code modernization work, with a focus on migrating legacy Perl scripts into Python. The role is based in India, with work locations mentioned as Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, and Mumbai, and the experience expectation is 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Review existing Perl scripts and rebuild them in Python.
• Confirm that the rewritten logic behaves the same as the original code.
• Improve the migrated scripts so they are easier to read, maintain, and run efficiently.
• Carry out unit testing, regression checks, and troubleshooting to validate the conversion.
• Handle file operations, regular expressions, shell commands, API calls, and database-related tasks wherever required.
• Coordinate with client-side and internal stakeholders to understand how the scripts work and what they depend on.
• Prepare documentation for the migrated scripts and assist with deployment and testing support.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in Python development.
• Strong background in Python scripting and automation work.
• Sound understanding of Perl scripts and legacy code conversion.
• Solid knowledge of regex, file manipulation, and text processing.
• Practical experience in Linux or Unix environments.
• Comfortable with debugging, testing, and validating code changes.
• Experience using Git and other version-control workflows.
• Exposure to Perl-to-Python migration assignments is preferred.
• Familiarity with API integration and scripts that interact with databases is desirable.
• Knowledge of pytest or similar test frameworks is an added advantage.
• Understanding of shell scripting and schedulers such as cron is useful.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients is beneficial.
• Suitable for professionals who have worked on modernization or migration initiatives.
• Should be able to interpret business rules from legacy code.
• Needs strong problem-solving ability and the capacity to work independently.
• Good stakeholder coordination and communication skills are expected.

Eligibility

Any graduate can apply. The role is intended for candidates with 5 or more years of experience.

Additional Information

Locations mentioned for this opening include Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, and Mumbai.