Senior Python Engineer - Remote

Job Title : Senior Backend Developer (Node.js + AWS + MongoDB)

Experience : 4+ Years

Location : Andheri, Mumbai (Work From Office)

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js (NestJS), AWS, and MongoDB to join our growing engineering team.

This role requires someone who takes ownership, is proactive, and enjoys building scalable, high-performance backend systems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect, design, and develop scalable backend services using Node.js (NestJS).
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS Services (EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Develop and maintain high-performance database solutions using MongoDB.
• Work with Kafka, Docker, and serverless frameworks (SST) for efficient deployments.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across services.
• Ensure application security, best practices, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust product features.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features from design to deployment.

Technical Requirements :

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS.
• Strong experience with NestJS framework.
• Solid experience with MongoDB and database design.
• Experience with Kafka, Docker, and serverless architecture.
• Understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.

Good to Have (Bonus Skills) :

• Experience with Python or other backend languages.
• Exposure to Agentic AI use cases or implementations.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.

What We’re Looking For :

• Curious mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Proactive problem solver with strong ownership attitude.
• Strong team player with effective communication skills.
• Positive, energetic, and passionate about building great systems.

We are looking to expand our existing Python team across our offices in Surat. This position is for SDE-1 - Junior Software Engineer.

The requirements are as follows:

1) Familiar with the the Django REST API Framework.

2) Experience with the FAST API framework will be a plus

3) Strong grasp of basic python programming concepts ( We do ask a lot of questions on this on our interviews :) )

4) Experience with databases like MongoDB , Postgres , Elasticsearch , REDIS will be a plus

5) Experience with any ML library will be a plus.

6) Familiarity with using git , writing unit test cases for all code written and CI/CD concepts will be a plus as well.

7) Familiar with basic code patterns like MVC.

8) Grasp on basic data structures.

• Integration of client-side elements developed by a frontend developers with server side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Test and debug programs
• Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient knowledge of Python with a backend server framework like Flask or Django
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance from the Business statement & implement them accordingly
• Building API endpoints - Project structuring, build reusable components, etc
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into the application code
• Creating database schemas that represent and support the business use case
• Experience with building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets would be a value-add
• Experience with scripting for task automation and data analysis
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS would be a value-add
• Professional, precise communication skills

Qualification and Experience:

• B.E. / B. Tech. / MCA / PGDCA / M.Sc. (CS) /M.E. / M. Tech
• At least 2 years of experience in Backend Development
• Proficient knowledge of Python or any other back-end programming language
• Demonstrated experience with Object Oriented design and development
• Experience in working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases would be a value-add
• Knowledge of Microservices, Dockers, Kubernetes
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services

Must have exp in Django. [ Mandatory]

• The ability to problem-solve and critically think.
• High level of knowledge of Python and the Django framework.
• Familiarity with event driven programming as well as the MVC.
• Good understanding of SQL databases.
• Good understanding of REST APIs.

*Performs analysis of functional and business requirements

*Applies in-depth or broad technical knowledge to maintain data engineering functions performs solution design.

*Applies the company, open source, and 3rd party technologies to highly complex infrastructure and software solutions.

*Introduce new product features and enhance the platform

*Ability to translate business reporting requirements into a production report.

• 2+ years of Hands-on experience in Python, Django, Flask, Bottle, Design Patterns, Web Services (SOAP/HTTP, REST APIs)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Postgress, MongoDB.
• Experience with cache-store / message broker like Redis / RabbitMQ / Kafka
• Experience with AWS
• Experience in front-end development using react.js is a plus.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial /bitBucket.
• DevOps knowledge to deploy code in production and hands-on experience with docker / Kubernetes.
• Self-motivated and a good team player.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a reputed Institute

• Work experience as Python developer
• Should have experience in  developing and working on consumer facing web/app products on in Django framework
• Should have experience working with react js front end design.
• Thorough knowledge of data stores, MyScore AWS services and should have experience with EC2, ELB, AutoScaling, CloudFront, S3
• Experience in Frontend codebases using HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems
• Good experience of developing and integrating APIs
• Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM)
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system (mysql)
• Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tool (git)
• Good problem-solving skills