Senior Python Developer

Role: Senior Python Developer / Technical Lead

Location: Pune (Onsite, Work from Office, 5 days a week)

Shift Time: UK Shift (02.00 PM to 11.00 PM IST)

Experience: 10+ years of hands-on Python development

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer who can design and build reliable applications, lead database implementation, and guide the team on sound software design principles

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python applications, backend services, and APIs.
• Own database design and implementation, including data models, queries, indexing, migrations, performance, and backup strategies.
• Define application architecture and apply design principles such as SOLID, separation of concerns, and reusable design patterns.
• Review code, troubleshoot complex issues, and improve application performance and reliability.
• Establish standards for testing, documentation, security, and deployment.
• Mentor developers and work with product, UI, and infrastructure teams to deliver solutions.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of strong, hands-on Python experience.
• Experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask and REST API development.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Practical understanding of object-oriented design, SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable system architecture.
• Experience with Git, automated testing, CI/CD, and production deployments.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, data protection, logging, and error handling.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs and guide implementation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms, Docker, and container-based deployments.
• Familiarity with asynchronous processing, queues, caching, and integrations with third-party systems.
• Experience leading technical discussions, estimating work, and mentoring engineers.
• Exposure to AI services or enterprise integration platforms is an advantage.