Python Backend Developer

Experience: 6+ Years
Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon Join our engineering team as a Senior Backend Engineer and lead the development of cloud-native, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using modern Python frameworks You'll work with Docker, AWS, and CI/CD tools to build robust backend systems powering next-gen platforms If you have hands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django, and are skilled in distributed systems, Kafka, and relational/NoSQL databases, we want to hear from you Key Responsibilities: Microservices Development: Design, build, and optimize microservices architecture using patterns like Service Discovery, Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, and Saga orchestration REST API Engineering: Develop high-performance RESTful APIs using Python frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework Cloud-Native Backend Systems: Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration is a plus CI/CD Automation: Create and maintain DevOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for automated testing and deployment Source Code Management: Collaborate through Git-based version control, ensuring code quality via pull requests and peer reviews on platforms like GitHub or GitLab Event-Driven Architecture: Implement and manage data streaming and messaging pipelines with Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, or equivalent Database Engineering: Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and optionally NoSQL solutions such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and manage AWS backend services using EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation Big Data Integration (Desirable): Leverage PySpark for distributed data processing and scalable ETL workflows in data engineering pipelines Polyglot Collaboration: Integrate with backend services or data processors developed in Java, Scala, or other enterprise technologies Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field 6+ years in backend development using Python Proven expertise in API development, microservices, and cloud-native applications Proficiency in SQL, database schema design, and query optimization Strong grasp of DevOps best practices, Git workflows, and code quality standards Experience with streaming platforms, message queues, or event-driven design Nice to Have: Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudWatch Exposure to big data tools (eg, Spark, Airflow, Glue) Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross-functional teams Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Opportunity to build next-gen backend platforms for global-scale applications Work with a team that values engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous learning Flexible work model with remote and hybrid options