Python Engineer - Senior II

GKM IT

As a Senior II-level Engineer, you’ll be working at the intersection of performance, scalability, and reliability—designing services that power real products, used by real people. You'll be hands-on with modern Python frameworks and contribute significantly to architectural decisions that shape our platform's future.

If building efficient, production-grade Python systems makes you excited, this is your next big move.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with Python-based development
• Expert-level proficiency in Python
• Strong background in backend development, microservices, and API design
• Experience with at least one web framework: Django, Flask, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with ORM libraries and relational data modeling
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and queue systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript for front-end integration
• Understanding of security compliance, data validation, and input sanitation
• Ability to write modular, reusable, and testable code
• Strong knowledge of version control tools (e.g., Git) and best practices
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, agile development environment
• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, high-performance Python microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement microservice architecture best practices
• Integrate queueing systems for asynchronous communication
• Work with ORMs to manage multiple databases and data sources
• Design database schemas aligned with business processes and application needs
• Ensure strong unit testing, debugging, and maintainability of services
• Apply threading, multiprocessing, and server-side templating knowledge (e.g., Jinja2, Mako)
• Build systems compliant with security, performance, and accessibility standards
• Handle user authentication and authorization flows across multiple systems
• Optimize applications for different platforms (desktop, mobile)
• Collaborate closely with front-end teams and designers to implement user requirements
• Follow version control best practices and participate in code reviews
• Take part in deploying, configuring, and supporting production applications

Benefits

We don’t just hire employees—we invest in people. At GKM IT, we’ve designed a benefits experience that’s thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Top-Tier Work Setup

• You’ll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.

• Flexible Schedules & Remote Support

• Life isn’t 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.

• Quarterly Performance Bonuses

• We don’t believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you’ll see it in your pay check—quarterly.

• Learning is Funded Here

• Conferences, courses, certifications—if it helps you grow, we’ve got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.

• Family-First Culture

• Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaves—we’re here for life outside work.

• Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way

• Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprises—it’s always celebration season here.

• Team Bonding Moments

• We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.

• Healthcare That Has You Covered

• Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your family—because peace of mind shouldn’t be optional.

• Extra Rewards for Extra Effort

• Weekend work doesn’t go unnoticed, and great referrals don’t go unrewarded. From incentives to bonuses—you’ll feel appreciated.