PHP Developer

Job Title: Python Developer (5–8+ Years Experience)

Location: Mumbai (Onsite)

Experience: 5–8+ Years

Salary: ₹9,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 per Annum (depending on experience & skill set)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer to join our growing team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Python development, building scalable backend systems, and working with databases and APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs
• Work with frameworks such as Django / Flask / FastAPI
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and project managers
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues
• Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices
• Work with databases and ensure data security and integrity
• Deploy and maintain applications in staging/production environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Python development
• Strong experience with Django / Flask / FastAPI
• Good understanding of REST APIs
• Experience with MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Knowledge of OOP concepts and design principles
• Experience with Linux-based environments
• Understanding of basic security and performance optimization
• AI tool integration: GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cursor, AIDE, etc
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Good to Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience with AWS / cloud services
• Knowledge of Docker / CI-CD pipelines
• Good level understanding of prompt engineering
• Exposure to Microservices Architecture
• Basic frontend knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience working with AI APIs such as ChatGPT, OpenAI, Gemini, Claude APIs
• Integrating AI APIs into web applications
• Experience using AI for automation, content generation, data processing, or workflow optimization

Experience:

• Total: 5+ years (Required)
• Python: 5 years (Required)

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable fullstack applications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Ensure performance optimization and adherence to best practices.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.

Required Skills

Proficiency in: Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, Hibernate, ReactJS

Knowledge of: NoSQL databases

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What You Need: 

✅ Strong experience in backend development using Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI). 

✅ Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services (Azure Functions, App Services, AKS, CosmosDB, etc.). 

✅ Experience leading a development team and managing projects. 

✅ Expertise in designing and managing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures. 

✅ Strong database experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or CosmosDB. 

✅ Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. 

✅ Ability to develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) and evaluate new technology solutions. 

✅ Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. 

The ideal candidate is a highly resourceful and innovative developer with extensive experience in the layout, design, and coding of websites specifically in PHP format. You must also possess a strong knowledge of web application development using PHP programming language and MySQL Server databases. 

Requirement:

·        3-4 years of experience in web applications/full stack development using PHP, Ajax, Linux, MySQL, Apache

·        Good experience with PHP frameworks CodeIgniter (Laravel, symphony etc. would be a plus)

·        Hands on experience with SQL schema design, REST API design, API integrations

·        Working knowledge of cron jobs

·        Familiarity with modern libraries and frameworks. ie: Bootstrap, jQuery, etc

·        Expertise in developing highly scalable and performant web applications.

·        Proficient in debugging and diagnosing production systems

·        Experience in preparing design specifications/documents.

Good to have:

·        Familiar with Payment Gateways/Wallet integrations is a plus.

·        Experience working with JIRA, Bitbucket, Git, etc.

·        Good written and technical communication skills.

·        Working knowledge of WordPress with plug-in development.

Responsibilities:

·        Adhere to best practices in software development on PHP technology.

·        Deliver high-quality, unit-tested code that follows good coding principles.

·        Maintain a positive influence on your associate team members.

·        Excellent communicator and possess the ability to robust articulation.

·        Show high ownership and is self-driven.

·        Provide support on troubleshooting systems when issues are escalated.

·        Help deliver as a team, verifying that completed user stories meet business expectations.

Designation: Tech Lead

● Location: Bandra West, Mumbai, India

● Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Description

Brown Living (www.brownliving.in) is a platform focused on making Sustainable Living Easy, Accessible, and Affordable. As India's first plastic-free marketplace, we promote a sustainable and earth-friendly lifestyle. Our team curates a wide range of everyday-use products that are

ethically sourced and promote minimal waste. We support artisan groups and sustainable brands dedicated to creating a positive environmental impact. Through our platform, we are building India's largest ecosystem for sustainable living and empowering artisans, women entrepreneurs, and innovators to combat plastic pollution.

Role Description

The Tech Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and direction to the technology team. This role involves overseeing technology projects, setting the technology strategy, and ensuring the smooth operation of digital assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical

background and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

■ Lead and manage the technology team (currently outsourced).

■ Oversee all technology-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

■ Develop and implement the technology strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.

■ Manage the development, maintenance, and optimization of the website, e-commerce platform, and other digital assets.

■ Ensure technology solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.

■ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their technology needs and provide effective solutions.

■ Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

● Successful delivery of technology projects within budget and timeline.

● Improved website and e-commerce platform performance and user experience.

● Enhanced system reliability, security, and scalability.

● Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

● Development and implementation of a robust technology roadmap.

● Increased efficiency and productivity of the technology team.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

● Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience in a technical lead role.

● Strong technical expertise in web development, e-commerce platforms, and related technologies.

● Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

● Excellent project management and organizational skills.

● Strong leadership and team management abilities.

● Problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.

● Tech Stack:

○ Frontend: Angular 18

○ Backend: Nodejs

○ Database: MySQL

○ AWS: S3, ECS, Lambda etc

Note: This role offers an exciting opportunity for a young professional who is passionate about technology and making a positive impact in the sustainability space. Based in Mumbai, India, the successful candidate will join a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to driving innovation and positive change at Brown Living.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply online via the job application form available here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgb8MMrZX0STJb1Nt63jizdYccAxTQWbAmFAt4YcoAJBJlmg/viewform

Read More:

1. Website - https://brownliving.in/

2. About Brown Living’s Mission & Vision - https://brownliving.in/pages/about-us

3. Meet the Brown Living Team - https://brownliving.in/pages/our-team

4. Work with Us - https://brownliving.in/pages/work-with-us

5. The Brown Lens Curation Method - https://brownliving.in/pages/the-brown-lens

6. Brown Living’s Impact - https://brownliving.in/pages/our-impact-plastic-free-carbon-neutral-shopping

Key Qualifications

1) BS/MS in Computer Science or relevant field and 6+ years of experience in building backend services with

Python 3.7.x using Django >= 2.2.1, Django REST framework >= 3.13.1, Flask >=1.1.2 and relational databases

design and maintenance.

2) At least 4 years of solid experience in working with front-end MVC framework React and caching strategies

(memcached, Redis).

3) Expertise in building microservices-based and cloud-based architectures including development and deployment

in AWS.

4) At least 3 years of experience with Web Application technologies: REST, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, AWS

Lambda, API Gateway and web servers Apache, Nginx.

5) Follows coding best practices to produce tested, scalable, reliable and maintainable code.

6) Hands-on experience in developing, deploying, and releasing large-scale applications.

Responsibilities

1) Understand complex requirements, scope and architect major features and perform API technical design for

junior developers to enhance the product at all layers.

2) Think in terms of future possibility of features, backward compatibility, and application performance.

3) Build cloud-based Python Django software products and implement UI components in React.js framework.

4) Write quality code (with comments, unit tests & documentation), design, implement and manage data pipelines

at enterprise scale with data migration and production data maintenance.

5) Collaborate with different teams to conceptualize, design, and build highly scalable and reliable software

solutions with REST APIs following SDLC best practices and DevOps principles.

6) Work closely with product, project and business teams to translate user feedback and company vision into

technical roadmap.

7) Possess strong product-centric mindset. You should be interested in the way software products are built and

comfortable to be proactive with your ideas and opinions.

 Must Have: BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Computer Science or Information Technology

Our Stack

Back-end: Python, Django REST, MySQL, Celery, Rabbitmq, Sqlalchemy, RDS

Front-end: JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap

Ops: Docker, AWS, RDS, Terraform, Github Actions, AWS Route53, AWS cloudwatch

·         Architect, develop and deploy software using Django/ Python

·         Strong hands on experience in Django and Python Experience with RDBMS, PostgreSQL, MySQL.

·         Experience with HTML5, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery.

·         Experience with Linux platform.

·         Experience building responsive web applications with Bootstrap

·         Understanding of Amazon AWS/ EC2 deployment architecture experience is a plus

·         Experience with source control management tools (Git preferred) Preferred skills 

·         Any work experience related to data scraping algorithms would be an add on weightage