Sr Python Developer

Role: Senior Backend Developer

Exp: 4 - 7 Years

CTC: up to 22 LPA

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Flask).
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices following best practices.
• Implement event-driven architecture leveraging NATS messaging server.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize applications in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.

Mumbai malad work from office

6 Days working

1 & 3 Saturday off

AWS Expertise: Minimum 2 years of experience working with AWS services like RDS, S3, EC2, and Lambda.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Backend Development: Develop scalable and high-performance APIs and backend systems using Node.js. Write clean, modular, and reusable code following best practices. Debug, test, and optimize backend services for performance and scalability.

2. Database Management: Design and maintain relational databases using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or AWS RDS. Optimize database queries and ensure data integrity. Implement data backup and recovery plans.

3. AWS Cloud Services: Deploy, manage, and monitor applications using AWS infrastructure. Work with AWS services including RDS, S3, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudWatch. Implement security best practices for AWS environments (IAM policies, encryption, etc.).

4. Integration and Microservices:Integrate third-party APIs and services. Develop and manage microservices architecture for modular application development.

5. Version Control and Collaboration: Use Git for code versioning and maintain repositories. Collaborate with front-end developers and project managers for end-to-end project delivery.

6. Troubleshooting and Debugging: Analyze and resolve technical issues and bugs. Provide maintenance and support for existing backend systems.

7. DevOps and CI/CD: Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Automate deployment processes and ensure zero-downtime releases.

8. Agile Development:

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Deliver tasks within defined timelines while maintaining high quality.

Required Skills

Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.

Expertise in working with relational databases like MySQL/PostgreSQL and AWS RDS.

Proficient with AWS services including Lambda, S3, EC2, and API Gateway.

Experience with RESTful API design and GraphQL (optional).

Knowledge of containerization using Docker is a plus.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Familiarity with tools like Git, Jenkins, and Jira.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect & build our core backend using modern microservices patterns
• Develop intelligent AI/ML-driven systems for financial document processing at scale
• Own database design (SQL + NoSQL) for speed, reliability, and compliance
• Integrate vector search, caching layers, and pipelines to power real-time insights
• Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy at every layer of the stack
• Collaborate directly with founders to translate vision into shippable features
• Set engineering standards & culture for future hires

What You Bring:

• Core SkillsDeep expertise in Python (Django, FastAPI, or Flask)
• Strong experience in SQL & NoSQL database architecture
• Hands-on with vector databases and caching systems (e.g., Redis)
• Proven track record building scalable microservices
• Strong grounding in security best practices for sensitive data

Experience:

• 1+ years building production-grade backend systems
• History of owning technical decisions that impacted product direction
• Ability to solve complex, high-scale technical problems
• Bonus Points ForExperience building LLM-powered applications at scale
• Background in enterprise SaaS, or financial software
• Early-stage startup experience
• Familiarity with financial reporting/accounting concepts

Why Join Us:

• Founding team equity with significant upside
• Direct influence on product architecture & company direction
• Work with cutting-edge AI/ML tech on real-world financial data
• Backed by top-tier VC
• Join at ground zero and help shape our engineering culture

• Must have applied knowledge of Python and trending data libraries.
• Experience on Python Backend Development framework like Flask, Django etc.
• Must have experience working on AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway etc).
• Must have experience working on SQL optimization and performance tuning.
• Nice to have technical knowledge in any ETL/ BI Tools (Datastage, Informatica, Alteryx, Microstrategy, RDM, MDM etc.

• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Integration of data storage solutions

Skills And Qualifications

• Practical knowledge and understanding of web applications.
• 3+ years of good hands-on experience in Python, with knowledge of Django
• Good hands-on experience in SQL Database (MYSQL / Postgres)
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools GIT.
• Has experience of working in an Agile Environment. Fluent in English (written and oral) Fluency in a second language is preferred.
• Comfortable working remotely with great communication skills for a remote work environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of any cloud. ( Especially Azure )

• As a Senior Software Engineer you will work closely with the Tech Lead, and the rest of the engineering team to build and scale a data-driven platform. This role will act as a great springboard to accelerate career growth & transition into a Tech Lead level role.
• Your primary focus will be the development of server-side logic, building new services and APIs, developing core business logic, supporting the maintenance of current APIs, reviewing work, and improving the performance and reliability of our systems as we rapidly scale our product and organization.
• An effective Senior Software Engineer will be a self-motivated learner; a highly creative engineer having obsessive attention towards detail and thoroughness.

Must Haves

• You’ve been building web applications professionally for 5+ years
• You’re proficient in PHP 7, Laravel, and PostgreSQL
• You possess strong OOP and design pattern knowledge
• Familiar with modern engineering practices: Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment, Automated Testing, etc
• You write understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability and experienced with TDD (Test Driven Development)
• You’ve the ability to build RESTful APIs
• Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support team, and fellow engineers is not a problem for you
• Well versed with the fundamentals of computer science and distributed systems

Nice-to-haves

• FrontEnd experience; have built applications in either: React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte
• Startup experience, preferably a tech startup
• Open Source contributor
• You have experience with other programming languages -- e.g. NodeJS, Python, Ruby, Go, C, etc.
• Passionate about/experienced with open source and developer tools
• You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience

Bonus

• Experience deploying applications; AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.
• Experience with leading a team of 3+ developers

Apply if

• You want to be a team member rather than an employee - cultural fit is the most important thing. Start-up life is a roller coaster and we want to make sure no matter how the day has gone we can still go out (virtually) for a pint at the end of it
• You take ownership
• You’ve an eye for detail
• You’re a problem solver, and a perpetual learner
• You possess a positive and solution-oriented mindset