Backend / API Developer - Python (FastAPI) / Node.js (Express)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic and growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a seasoned Python expert who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has deep experience building scalable applications, working with cloud platforms, and automating infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python, with a strong emphasis on clean architecture and maintainable code.

Design and implement RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI, and integrate with relational databases using ORM tools like SQLAlchemy.

Work with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) using Python SDKs to build and deploy cloud-native applications.

Automate system and infrastructure tasks using tools like Ansible, Chef, or other configuration management solutions.

Implement and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or cloud-native templating tools to manage resources effectively.

Work across both Linux and Windows environments, ensuring compatibility and stability across platforms.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong portfolio of backend/API projects.

Strong expertise in Flask, SQLAlchemy, and other Python-based frameworks and libraries.

Proficient in asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture using tools such as asyncio, Celery, or similar.

Solid understanding and hands-on experience with cloud platforms – AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Experience using Python SDKs for cloud services to automate provisioning, deployment, or data workflows.

Practical knowledge of Linux and Windows environments, including system-level scripting and debugging.

Automation experience using tools such as Ansible, Chef, or equivalent configuration management systems.

Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with industry-standard tools.

Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration concepts (e.g., Kubernetes is a plus).

Hands-on experience with Terraform or equivalent infrastructure-as-code tools for managing cloud environments.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

Experience with other Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django)

Knowledge of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes

Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog

Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs

Instrive is a Chennai-based start-up that provides high-quality Dev-ops solutions for clients worldwide. We strive to solve problems and create value in this increasingly digital world. Instrive was founded to create high-quality products and deliver great user experiences worldwide.

Several products are being developed for both in-house purposes and our overseas clients, and we are actively expanding our team of talented professionals.

We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and our employees have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this innovation. Our flat organisational structure encourages open communication and idea-sharing and provides ample opportunities for employees to take ownership of their work and make a real impact.

As part of our ambitious product roadmap, we need senior developers with experience in NodeJS.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop UI components, processes, documentation, and an organisation-wide style guide that can be reused across all applications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js, Express, and related technologies
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features and functionality
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure a smooth user experience
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends
• Work with other developers, project managers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 3-5 years of experience in web application development using Node.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including experience with popular libraries and frameworks such as Express.js, Nest.js, and Mongoose
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of web protocols and technologies such as HTTP, REST, and WebSockets
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and SQL databases like MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git and version control
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adaptability to rapid change

Good to have:

• Experience with GraphQL and Apollo
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing frameworks
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with cloud-based development tools such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions
• Familiarity with load balancing, caching, and performance optimisation techniques
• Experience working with remote teams and communicating effectively with remote stakeholders.

Perks and Benefits:

By working at the intersection of product, strategy, and technology, you will learn how to make strategic decisions, prioritise product features against business objectives, and put the user first.

In addition to the exciting work, Instrive offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package. This includes health insurance, paid time off, and professional development and training opportunities, so our employees can continue to grow and advance in their careers. 

We focus on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment and are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential.

You will make a meaningful impact and create lasting connections with our outstanding team, no matter where your career takes you.

Profile:

We are looking for a Backend Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.You'll be working alongside other engineers and developers, collaborating on the various layers of the infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand the lifecycle of a web app fully - browser-side, server-side, scalability, performance.
• Design, develop and own components of the product.
• Programming - ability to read/write enterprise quality code and make the right decision.
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively, to solve the problems and build, extend, optimize and refactor the back-end architecture.
• Generalist programmer with the ability to quickly learn and use new languages.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
• At ease working with a Unix based system.
• Has worked with AWS/AmazonSES/EC2/Beanstalk/S3 storage.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of AWS, NodeJS, MySql, ExpressJS, Angular 2.
• Strong Programming background with an understanding of the flow of the product.
• Understanding of adaptive and responsive design, and the combination of them.
• A clear understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases.
• Has completely built a product before including deployment and connecting with the front-end.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving.
• Can write maintainable, clean code and enforce it through code reviews.
• Maintains good documentation with the code written each day.
• A capability for a great learning curve.

Minimum 5-7years of professional experience building web-applications
Strong experience in backend development
Strong experience in AI/Machine Learning development, Data Analysis/Processing
Experience in creating robust and secure REST APIs
Hands-on exposure to RDBMS like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB etc.
Proficiency with one or more programming languages from Java, Python, Node/JavaScript
Solid familiarity working with cloud and related technologies, AWS, GCP and Azure cloud environments
Ability to do very quick research in unknown technologies
Startup mindset, comfort with chaos and multi-tasking ability
Strong programming fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms
An eye for writing performance optimum code in any tool set