Backend Developer (Python/Django)

At BigThinkCode, our technology solves complex problems. We are looking for a talented engineer to join our technology team at Chennai.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team and make a substantial impact at BigThinkCode. We have a challenging workplace where we welcome innovative ideas / talents and offers growth opportunities and positive environment.

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Company: BigThinkCode Technologies

URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/

Job Role: Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

Experience: 2 - 5 years

Work location: Chennai

Work Mode: Hybrid

Joining time: Immediate – 4 weeks

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance backend features as part of the tech team.
• Take ownership of features end-to-end in a fast-paced product/startup environment.
• Collaborate with managers, designers, and engineers to deliver user-facing functionality.
• Design and implement scalable REST APIs and supporting backend systems.
• Write clean, reusable, well-tested code and contribute to internal libraries.
• Participate in requirement discussions and translate business needs into technical tasks.
• Support the technical roadmap through architectural input and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of Algorithms, Data Structures, and OOP principles.
• Integrate with third-party systems (payment/SMS APIs, mapping services, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one framework (Flask / Django / FastAPI).
• Hands-on experience with design patterns, debugging, and unit testing (pytest/unittest).
• Working knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases and ORMs (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM).
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming (async/await, FastAPI async).
• Experience with caching mechanisms (Redis).
• Ability to perform code reviews and maintain code quality.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic understanding of message brokers (RabbitMQ / Kafka / Redis streams).

Benefits:

· Medical cover for employee and eligible dependents.

· Tax beneficial salary structure.

· Comprehensive leave policy

· Competency development training programs.

Job Title: Backend Engineer - NodeJS, NestJS, and Python

Location: Hybrid weekly ⅔ days WFO (Bengaluru- India)

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Node.js and NestJS, along with a solid understanding of database management, query optimization, and microservices architecture. As a backend developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable backend systems, building robust APIs, integrating databases, and working closely with frontend and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What You'll Do 🛠️ 

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using Node.js, NestJS, and Python.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support scalable systems.
• Work with NoSQL and SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL) to create and manage schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and QA.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.

What You'll Bring 💼 

• 4 to 6 years of professional experience as a backend developer.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS framework.
• Good hands-on experience with Python (Django/Flask experience is a plus).
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• Proficient in writing complex NoSQL queries and SQL queries
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Basic understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud services is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Bonus Points ➕ 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture or message brokers (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Why this role matters

You will help build the company from the ground up—shaping our culture and having an impact from Day 1 as part of the foundational team.

Function: Software Engineering → Backend Development

• Python
• Flask

Requirements:

• Should be a go-getter, ready to shoulder more responsibilities, shows enthusiasm and interest in work.
• Excellent core Python skills including threading, dictionary, OOPS Concept, Data structure, Web service.
• Should have work experience on following stacks/libraries: Flask
• Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as Angular, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
• Experience in both RDBMS(MySQL), NoSQL databases (MongoDB, HDFS, HIVE etc) or in-memory caching technologies such as ehcache etc is preferable.

• 6+ years of experience with expertise in Django CMS, Python, REST framework, AI framework
• MySQL Db usage, SQL queries
• Experience in using scraping tools.
• Microservices
• Docker and Kubernetes hands-on experience
• AWS Redis cache integration
• Deployment on AWS cloud, auto-scale
• Work will be rotational Shifts/ UK Shift
• Must be flexible to work on weekends/stretch for some hours

Should have knowledge of web frameworks, such as Django, HTML and CSS and Python programming language.

Should have relevant work experience in coding and web development.
Good knowledge of Python and Django
Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript,
Good knowledge of MY SQL database
Knowledge of Django REST framework, API.

Education Qualification- bachelor's degree in computer science, information management systems or a related field.

Work Experience - 1 to 2 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

• Need to develop the new script using Perl  & Python
• Need to analyse the existing script and do new changes
• Need to interact with QA team, Deployment team
• Need to interact with in-house and external customers
• Need to interact with internal team members for integrated development
• Need to have good communication skills within the team members

Skills required:

• Need to have experience in developing projects using PERL and Python
• Familiarity in Unix/Linux development environments and tools including
• scripting and  process management
• Need to have experience in database(Mysql) concepts
• Need to have a experience in Elastic Search
• Have a knowledge in Git,Svn commands
• Need to have experience in implementing OOPS concepts
• Need to have a experience in XML functionality (read,create.,etc)
• Have a knowledge in creating a csv,xlsx files, json format
• Need to have a experience in PDF Functionality & FTP,SFTP Modules
• Need experience in unit testing
• Develop best practices to ensure coding efficiency and quality
• Experience in test driven development and Agile methodologies

Preference of Educational background:

• B.E

Preference of Professional background:

• Experience in handling  modules
• Experience in  PERL,Python,Mysql,Linux,Elastic search,Xml,PDF,FTP functionality

Title: Senior Python Developer
Location:- Ahmedabad (Currently work from home)
Salary Range: upto 7.5lpa
Experience Range: 3+ years
Qualification: B.Sc. / B.Tech (CS / IT), MCA, BCA

Responsibility:

• You will work on large data sets
• You will provide data visualization for the platform
• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into application architecture.
• Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet- based platforms.
• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software applications design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Functional Knowledge:

• Expert in Python, Machine learning with knowledge of at least one Python web framework Flask, Django etc.
• Expert in server programming, you should be able to implement complex business logic
• Good understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
• Good understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Knowledge of event-driven programming in Python
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Knowledge of AWS cloud and python Boto lib
• Knowledge of mongo-db
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Like Git
• Good understanding of Linux OS
• Knowledge on nltk, scikit, numpy would be an advantage

Compensation and Benefits:

• Excellent Salary Structure
• Employee friendly corporate work culture
• Exposure to interact with US people
• Flexible timings with Saturday and Sunday Off
• Lucrative Rewards and Recognition

As a software engineer, you will be the part of a team that focuses on building software applications that scale well. You will play a significant role in shaping our software architecture that provides measurable customer value. You understand both technology and business to know the right trade-offs to make. You will be a technical mentor for your team members. You will work closely with your peers, managers, product, design, and operations teams to create solutions that meet business requirements. You will drive engineering and operational excellence across Scatter. You will collaborate with other engineers to surface common pain points, develop solutions and evangelize best practices.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of professional software engineering experience building customer-facing web and/or mobile applications Strong coding skills using Python, Django, is mandatory. Knowledge on Html, Css, React Js, Jquery, Bootstrap or equivalent programming language is added advantage Graduated from Tier 1 or Tier 2 engineering colleges Excellent knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Experience working in an agile environment Self-quick learner and passionate problem solver Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with an enthusiastic attitude to support and resolve customer problems Good oral and written communication skills Above all, an insatiable desire and ability to learn

Nice to have skills:

Experience with large-scale SaaS applications Experience building web and mobile applications Experience designing services on top of cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, etc Prior experience in building product from 0-1

Benefits

Ownership and autonomy to drive customer and culture initiatives Opportunity to get mentored and mentor junior engineers Remote work