Python 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.

The key aspects of this role include:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable applications using Python.

• Contribute to the entire implementation process including driving the definition of improvements based on business need and architectural improvements.

• Act as a subject matter expert for Application Software developers and Engineers.

• Handle server-side code for a production platform and contribute to new features

To be the right fit, you'll need:

• More than 4+ years of experience as a software developer in Python, with knowledge of at least one Python web framework such as Django, Flask, etc.

• Good understanding of common design patterns and architecture principles to design reliable and Scalable applications

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge of databases line NoSQL or MongoDB

• Good to have AWS and Docker or Web services

• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS

Relevant Experience

3 to 10 years

Job Description and Key Skills Required:

• Hands-on with any of the programming languages like NodeJS/ExpressJS, Python, Java, Php or any.
• Design and create efficient RESTful API endpoints for both internal and public consumption
• Strong understanding of database technologies such as MySQL, Postgress, Oracle , relational Database.
• Work closely with front end developers to understand required data model
• Comfortable deploying applications on AWS, and have a strong working knowledge of EC2, RDS and S3.
• Must understand overall system design, architecture , improve design and implement new processes.
• Strong understanding of sessions, cookies & local storage is must.
• Experience with in memory databases like redis basic, Memcache
• Independently think of solutions to complex requirements; possess exceptional logical skills.
• Analyse current products in development, including performance, scalability, diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Work with the existing framework and evolve it by building reusable code & libraries
• Search and introduce new software related technologies, processes and tools.
• Bonus: You're fluent with React.
• Bonus: Interested in full-stack development.
• Bonus: Any experience of iOS/Android mobile development.
• Bonus: Experience with CI servers such as Jenkins, Travis or similar types
• Bonus: Experience with web server like Nginx

• Deliver features in an end-to-end manner: technical design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership and own specific areas of the platform.
• Work closely with Product Managers to translate product requirements to engineering specifications.
• Lead code review efforts and quality efforts in your area of ownership.
• Participate in product discussions, taking ownership and initiative.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentored and guide junior engineers.

Must Haves:

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in Ruby on Rails/ Python/ Node.JS.
• Strong problem-solving skills, data structures, and algorithms.
• Excellent experience on databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Familiarity with tools for code reviews, version control (GIT).
• A knack for writing clean, readable Ruby/ Python/Node.JS code.
• Experience in application server hosting and monitoring.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.

Nice to Have:

• Hands-on with search platforms (Solr, Elasticsearch, etc).
• Prior experience with microservices-based architecture/SOA/distributed systems.
• Able to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Experience with common AWS service EC2, RDS, S3, SES, etc.

Key Competencies:

• Building Effective Team
• Solving Problems Creatively
• Learning Agility
• Drive For Result

• Strong first principles
• Hustle! We're young, lean, and in our early days. You'd have to set up your own shop, work with design customers to find generalizable use cases, and build them out.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and ship new features
• At least 2-6 years of experience with primary exp in Python
• Must have skills - Flask / Django, RESTful Web Services, Database SQL / NoSQL
• The preferred Location is Bangalore but is also flexible with PAN India.
• Would require candidates from Tier 1 & 2 Companies or Tier 1 & 2 Colleges preferably.
• Proficient experience of back-end programming language - Python
• The preferred Location is Bangalore but is also flexible with PAN India.
• Would require candidates from Tier 1 & 2 Companies or Tier 1 & 2 Colleges preferably.

• Experience of using Python/ Django frameworks in building back end for Full Stack Applications
• Hands on experience on Web frameworks, Restful APIs and SOAP
• Strong command on SQL (or relevant query language or ORM queries)
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React Native, React.js, Angular.js or Javascript