Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Developer with hands-on experience in AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, EC2), microservices architecture, PostgreSQL, and Docker. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native solutions and containerized environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python (Flask, FastAPI, or Django).
• Design and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure deployments.
• Work with Docker to containerize applications and manage container lifecycles.
• Develop and manage infrastructure on AWS (including EC2, IAM, S3, and other related services).
• Design efficient database schemas and write optimized SQL queries for PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with DevOps, front-end developers, and product managers for end-to-end delivery.
• Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code reliability and robustness.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance in production environments.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python and Python-based web frameworks.
• Experience with AWS services: Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, CloudWatch.
• Sound knowledge of microservices architecture and asynchronous programming.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Version control with 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.

• Lead multiple client projects in the organization. 
• Define & build technical architecture for projects. 
• Introduce & ensure right coding standards within the team and ensure that it is maintained in all the projects. 
• Ensure the quality delivery of projects. 
• Ensure applications are confirmed to security guidelines wherever required. 
• Assist pre-sales/sales team for converting raw requirements from potential clients to functional solutions. 
• Train fellow team members to impose the best practices available. 
• Work on improving and managing processes within the team. 
• Implement innovative ideas throughout the team to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the team. 
• Ensure proper communication & collaboration within the team 
  
  

7+ Years of experience in developing large scale applications. 
Solid Domain Knowledge and experience with various Design Patterns & Data Modelling (Associations, OOPs Concepts etc.)
Should have exposure to multiple backend technologies, and databases - both relational and NOSQL databases
Should be aware of latest conventions for APIs
Preferred hands-on experience with GraphQL as well as REST API
Must be well-aware of the latest technological advancements for relevant platforms. 
Advanced Concepts of Databases - Views, Stored Procedures, Database Optimization - are a good to have.
Should have Research Oriented Approach 
Solid at Logical thinking and Problem solving 
Solid understanding of Coding Standards, Code Review processes and delivery of quality products 
Experience with various Tools used in Development, Tests & Deployments. 
Sound knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Tools 
Solid experience with Git Workflow on Enterprise projects and larger teams 
Should be good at documentation at project level and code level ; Should have good experience with Agile Methodology and process
Should have a good understanding of server side deployment, scalability, maintainability and handling server security problems.
Should have good understanding on Software UX 
Proficient with communication and good at making software architectural judgments
Expected outcomes 

• Growing the team and retaining talent, thus, creating an inspiring environment for the team members. 
• Creating more leadership within the team along with mentoring and guiding new joiners and experienced developers. 
• Creating growth plans for the team and preparing training guides for other team members. 
• Refining processes in the team on a regular basis to ensure quality delivery of projects- such as coding standards, project collaboration, code review processes etc. 
• Improving overall efficiency and team productivity by introducing new methodologies and ideas in the team. 
• Working on R&D and employing innovative technologies in the company. 
• Streamlining processes which will result in saving time and cost optimization 
• Ensuring code review healthiness and shipping superior quality code 
  
  
  

• Unlimited learning and growth opportunities 
• A collaborative and cheerful work environment 
• Exceptional reward and recognition policy  
• Outstanding compensation  
• Flexible work hours  
• Opportunity to make an impact as your work will directly contribute to our business strategy.
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At Nickelfox, you have a chance to craft a career path as unique as you are and become the best version of YOU. You will be part of a team with a ‘no limits’ mindset in an inclusive, people-focused culture. And we’re counting on your unique perspective to help Nickelfox grow even faster.  

Are you passionate about tech? Dedicated to learning? Come, join us to build an extraordinary experience for yourself and a dignified working world for all. 
 

What makes Nickelfox a great place for you?

In Nickelfox, you’ll join a team whose passion for technology and understanding of business has driven the company to serve clients across 25+ countries in just five years. We partner with our customers to fuel their growth story and enable them to make the right decisions with our customized technology services and insights. All in all, we are passionate to see our customers win the day. This is the reason why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.  

Our mission is to provide dignified employment and an environment that recognizes the uniqueness of every individual and values their expertise, and contribution. We have a culture that encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment with exceptional training and career development. If you like working with a curious, youthful, high-performing team, Nickelfox is the place for you.

• Must have experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with Python/Node.JS/Typescript
• At least 2+ years as back-end software developer
• A deep understanding of the benefits of the Microservice and serverless paradigms
• Prepared technical documentation, and understand why it’s important
• Understanding of database principals: SQL and NoSQL
• Collaboration and communication skills (you’ll be working with clients and internal teams)
• An understanding of programming fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms)
• Familiarity and comfort with REST API, Postman
• The ability to work independently or within a team structure.
• A “lead by example” attitude, and motivation to deliver work you’re proud of

Experience: 5+ Years

An  Architect  is a hands-on, talented, innovative, and practical individual with functional experience to design, implement and support the delivery of core products and product components.  

• Capable of working under minimal direction and exercising considerable latitude, they will provide technical expertise in developing solutions to complex software engineering problems, which require frequent use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Experienced in designing application framework solutions, performing architectural analysis, and identifying issues and provide solutions for the business problems.
• Sound functional knowledge of application architecture service architecture, code modularity, data synchronisation, customisable workflow management, partner application integration and API developer frameworks.
• Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and development of new architecture and major functional upgrades for the most advanced capabilities 
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and developers.
• Engage cross-organizational teams such as Product Management, Integrations, Services, Support, and Operations, to ensure the success of overall software development, implementation, and deployment.
• Requirements:

Ideal candidate should have

• 7+ years of system implementation experience 
• Experience with any of the following languages like Java / Nodejs / ROR / Python
• Expertise in micro service / Data modelling / AWS / Messaging
• Expertise in building scalable & reliable systems
• Good Experience in working with technologies like AWS, Redis,
• Experience in messaging systems like SQS/RabbitMQ
• Good knowledge of caching, Databases, distributed systems.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good experience with Devops

Role- Full time
Experience Level- 8 to 13 Years
Job Location- Hyderabad
Key Responsibilities :

Serves as a technical point of contact within the organization by:

Influencing the product requirements, behaviour and design (Automation Platform)

Driving early adoption of technology, features and best practices around product development

Lead development at all layers GUI, Backend ( DevOps Tools API integration) & DB

Work with a team of developers and testers in a highly agile environment to produce high-quality software.

Design and developing house tools. Also, expected to demonstrate new ideas through prototypes/Proof of Concepts.

Evaluate and Assess newer technologies/architecture for product development

Keeping up to date with emerging technologies/tools in DevOps Space and developments trends to assess the impact of the projects.

Must have:

Should possess Bachelors/Masters/ PhD in computer science with a minimum of 8+ years of experience

Should possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in Products/Tools Development

Should possess expertise in using various DevOps tools libraries and API's (Jenkins/JIRA/AWX/Nexus/GitHub/BitBucket/ SonarQube)

Experience in designing and developing products, tools or test automation frameworks using Java or Python technologies.

Should have a strong understanding of OOPs, SDLC (Agile Safe standards), STLC

Proficient in Python, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems (IDEs and Frameworks)

Familiar with designing and developing applications using AngularJS, HTML5, Bootstrap, NodeJS, MongoDB, etc.

Experience in implementing, consuming and testing Web services Rest APIs would be an added advantage.

Experience working as a Full-Stack developer would be an added advantage

Regards,
Talent Acquisition Team

Key Skills:

1. One or more of Python/PHP/Ruby/NodeJS/Java

2. Sound object-oriented skills, including strong design patterns knowledge

2. REST APIs

3. MVC architecture

4. MySQL/PostgreSQL

5. Exp with at least 1 NoSQL databases MongoDB/Memcache/Redis/

6. Exp with search technologies Elasticsearch/Solr

7. Exp building messaging based asynchrounous systems RabbitMQ/Kafka/SQS/Celery will be added advantage

8. Exp with Django/Flask frameworks will be added advantage

9. Knowledge of software best practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI) will be added adnavtage

Requirements:

1. Developing software solutions in conjunction with Relational theory, Rest APIs and NoSQL database technologies

2. Knowledge of cloud based technologies in AWS or Azure will be added advantage

3. Understanding of RDBMS technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL.

4. Hands-on with Version control systems (GIT, SVN) and Unix/Ubuntu.

5. Experience in requirement analysis, HLD, LLD, unit & integration testing.

6. Good hands on experience in debugging application issues

TL;DR

1) Top performer in the company

2) Has worked with product based startup company

3) Ambitious and hardworking