Python Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer

Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Backend Developer who excels in building robust, scalable backend systems using multiple frameworks and languages. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience working with at least two backend frameworks and be proficient in at least two programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or Go. As an Sr. Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, ensuring seamless real-time communication with WebSockets, and optimizing system performance with tools like Redis, Celery, and Docker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using multiple frameworks and languages (Python, Node.js, Go).
• Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and other backend components.
• Implement real-time features using WebSockets and ensure efficient server-client communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing efficient and scalable solutions.
• Work with caching systems like Redis to enhance performance and manage data.
• Utilize task queues and background job processing tools like Celery.
• Develop and deploy applications using containerization tools like Docker.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior developers, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay updated with the latest backend development trends and technologies to keep our solutions cutting-edge.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience as a Backend Developer.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages: Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Experience working with multiple backend frameworks (e.g., Express, Flask, Gin, Fiber, FastAPI).
• Strong understanding of WebSockets and real-time communication.
• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and data management.
• Familiarity with task queues like Celery for background job processing.
• Experience with Docker for containerizing applications and services.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with GraphQL and other modern API paradigms.
• Familiarity with task queues, caching, or message brokers (e.g., Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ).
• Understanding of security best practices in backend development.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for backend services.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

·      4+ years of experience as a Python Developer.

·      Good Understanding of Object-Oriented Concepts and Solid principles.

·      Good Understanding in Programming and analytical skills.

·      Should have hands on experience in AWS Cloud Service like S3, Lambda functions Knowledge. (Must Have)

·      Should have experience Working with large datasets (Must Have)

·      Proficient in using NumPy, Pandas. (Must Have)

·      Should have hands on experience on Mysql (Must Have)

·      Should have experience in debugging Python applications (Must have)

·      Knowledge of working on Flask.

·      Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM).

·      Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system

·      Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, SVN

·      Strong at problem-solving and logical abilities

·      Sound knowledge of Front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript 

·      Strong commitment and desire to learn and grow.

Backend/Fullstack Developer

About the Company:

Company is India’s largest and best-established digital wealth management service that helps its customers create wealth for their long-and-short-term goals. Founded in 2012, Company is a pioneer in the digital financial services category and is recognised for creating simple and elegant user experiences in a complex domain. We do this by simplifying complex investing concepts and automating best practices, so our customers can grow their wealth without worry. We achieve this by combining cutting-edge technology, data-driven algorithms, awesome UX and friendly customer support. Our task is ambitious and we like to work hard as well as smart. We want to build a team that relishes challenges and contributes to a new way of thinking and investing in India. We are also invested in the growth of our colleagues and providing a supportive and thriving working environment for everyone. We have been recognised by Great Place To Work® as one of India’s best companies to work for.

Role specific info:

• 4-12 years of experience building good quality production software
• Excellent knowledge of at least one ecosystem based on Elixir/Phoenix, Ruby/Rails, Python/Django, Go/Scala/Clojure
• Good OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge
• Familiar with datastores like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Redshift etc.
• Familiarity with react.js/react-native, vue.js etc. • Knowledge of deploying software to AWS, GCP, Azure
• Knowledge of software best practices, like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI)

What would you do here:

• Writing quality code using language best practices.
• Working in a highly collaborative team.
• Building good software using the latest tools and techniques.
• Participating in design reviews, coding modules, code reviews and unit testing.
• Taking ownership of quality and usability of your code.
• Mentoring co-workers.
• Leading efforts in improving technology architecture.