Python Backend Developer

About the job

About Avinyaa EdTech:

At Avinyaa EdTech, we’re not just building a product — we’re building possibilities. We are an education technology company committed to making future-ready careers accessible for everyone. Through a learner-first approach, we provide skilling pathways, mentorship, and practical career support to help individuals unlock their full potential.

We’re driven by a team of passionate technologists, educators, and designers working on high-impact solutions. If you’re excited about technology with a purpose and love solving real-world problems, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the Role:

We’re hiring a Python Backend Developer who’s confident working with frameworks like FastAPI and Flask, and has hands-on experience with MongoDB. In this role, you’ll design and build scalable backend services that power our core learning and career platforms.

You’ll work closely with front-end developers, product designers, and QA engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance APIs and backend logic. This role is ideal for someone with 3–4 years of strong backend development experience, who enjoys clean architecture, performance tuning, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI/Flask)

· Build RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend, mobile, and third-party systems

· Work with MongoDB for data modeling, query optimization, and schema design

· Write clean, testable, and well-documented code following best practices

· Optimize performance, scalability, and security of backend services

· Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers

· Troubleshoot bugs, identify bottlenecks, and implement long-term fixes

· Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning

Education Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

· Certifications in Python or backend development are a bonus

What You Bring:

· 3–4 years of backend development experience using Python

· Proficiency in FastAPI and/or Flask frameworks

· Strong understanding of REST API design, security, and integration

· Experience working with MongoDB (Mongoose, indexes, aggregation pipelines, etc.)

· Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments

· Ability to write unit and integration tests using Pytest or similar frameworks

· Clear understanding of asynchronous programming and performance tuning in Python

· Team-oriented mindset and a passion for writing clean, scalable code

Bonus if you have:

· Experience working in a startup or edtech/SaaS environment

· Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or deployment on platforms like AWS/GCP

· Familiarity with SQL databases or hybrid setups

Why Join Avinyaa EdTech?

· Mission-led, purpose-driven culture.

· A chance to work at the intersection of technology and social impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Varachha, Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Please share your current CTC and expected CTC

Work Location: In person