Backend Developer / Backend Engineer

Experience: 6+ Years

Location: Chennai & Pune

Work Model: Hybrid

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Python Engineer to design, develop, and scale robust backend systems and data-driven applications. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, experience with modern Python frameworks, and exposure to cloud and emerging technologies like Generative AI and LLMs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Python
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs using Flask or FastAPI
• Work on data manipulation, processing, and transformation using Python libraries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver high-quality solutions
• Develop efficient, reusable, and reliable code with strong attention to performance
• Implement containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance best practices
• Manage code versioning using Git and follow CI/CD best practices
• Contribute to cloud-based deployments and infrastructure
• Explore and implement solutions using Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Python development
• Strong understanding of Python fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
• Expertise in building REST APIs using Flask or FastAPI
• Solid understanding of ORM frameworks (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Django ORM)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong knowledge of application security principles
• Proficiency in Git and version control practices
• Exposure to Generative AI concepts and working with LLMs

What you'll do:

·        Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on mobile development: Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs and related backend frameworks

·        Assist in the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible

·        Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible

·        Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Write unit test and improve test coverage.

·        Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks off

·        Mentor junior developers on the team

What we’re looking for:

·        Amazing technical instincts. You know how to evaluate and choose the right technology and approach for the job. You have stories you could share about what problem you thought you were solving at first, but through testing and iteration, came to solve a much bigger and better problem that resulted in positive outcomes all-around.

·        A love for learning. Technology is continually evolving around us, and you want to keep up to date to ensure we are using the right tech at the right time.

·        A love for working in ambiguity—and making sense of it. You can take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate along the way. You don’t form an opinion and sell it as if it’s gospel; this is all about being flexible, agile, dependable, and responsive in the face of many moving parts.

·        Confidence, not ego. You have an ability to collaborate with others and see all sides of the coin to come to the best solution for everyone.

·        Flexible and willing to accept change in priorities, as necessary

·        Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source involvement)

·        Enthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineering

·        Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, and agile team environment

·        Enthusiasm for cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure

Basic Qualifications: 

·        Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or University

·        At least 4 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript

·        At least 2 years of experience building internet facing services

·        At least 2 years of experience with AWS and/or OpenShift

·        Exposure to some of the following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc.

·        Experience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworks

·        Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs

·        Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelines  

·        Strong collaboration skills

·        Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Experience with Apache Cordova framework

• Demonstrable knowledge of native coding background in iOS, Android

·        Experience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes based containers

Experience in Agile and SCRUM development techniques

• 5+ years of experience
• FlaskAPI, RestAPI development experience
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Basic knowledge of front-end development.
• Basic knowledge of Data manipulation and analysis libraries
• Code versioning and collaboration. (Git)
• Knowledge for Libraries for extracting data from websites.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Cloud (Azure /AWS) technologies

Mandatory Skills - 4 years in Nodejs, JavaScript, Express.js, MongoDB, Data Structures, Algorithms

"Expertise in Node.js Web frameworks like Meteor, Express, and Kraken.JS

Expertise in building highly scalable web services using Node.js, Create REST API with the help of Node middleware

Deep understanding of REST and API design

Experience designing APIs for consistency, simplicity, and extensibility.

Expertise with JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Quit, Mocha, Sinnon and Chai.

Expertise with building tools like Web pack, gulp, and grunt.

Integration of various application components

Experience in various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) such as requirements

analysis, design, and implementation in an agile environment, etc.

The ideal candidate is a highly resourceful and innovative developer with extensive experience in the Node Js . You must also possess a strong knowledge of Mongo DB

Responsibilities

• Perform a mix of maintenance, enhancements, and new development as required
• Work in a data analyst role and with business intelligence applications
• Document features, technical specifications & infrastructure Responsibilities
• Work cross-functionally to convert business needs into technical specifications

Qualifications

Back-end technologies& Front-end (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), Node js,Mongo Database, MySQL databases

• 1+ years' of experience in web development and software design
• Expertise in Strapi will be a plus point
• should be able to create the APIs
• Payment Gateway Integration( Stripe)

1. 1.5+ Years of experience in .net, asp.net and C#, WCF/API and REST services.
2. Hands on experience with CSS, Javascript and JQuery.
3. Strong knowledge in OOPS concepts.
4. Knowledge of T SQL with Sql server 2008 R2/2012 including Stored Procedures, Triggers & User Defined Functions.
5. Good to have CSS3 and HTML5 knowledge.
6. Good communication Skills are required.