Software Engineer - Python Development

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer - Python Backend to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services. The role involves building robust APIs, developing backend components, optimizing application performance, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable and high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Backend

Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build robust, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Develop reusable and maintainable code following software engineering best practices.
• Work on application architecture, database integration, and service development.
• Debug and resolve application issues across development, testing, and production environments.

2. API & Service Development:

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Integrate internal and external APIs and third-party services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, validation, logging, and error handling.
• Optimize APIs for scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Ensure API documentation and coding standards are maintained.

3. Database & Performance Optimization:

• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases to design efficient data models.
• Write optimized queries and improve database performance.
• Identify application bottlenecks and implement performance improvements.
• Ensure data consistency, security, and reliability across backend services.

4.

Engineering

Excellence:

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure application quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Follow Agile development practices and contribute to sprint planning and technical discussions.
• Contribute to CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and deployment processes.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, product managers, and architects.
• Translate business and product requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions.
• Provide technical estimates and contribute to project planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4 - 8 years of experience in software development / backend engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python.
• Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and backend architecture.
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks, and software development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of message queues such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience developing distributed and high-volume applications.
• Exposure to system design and scalable architecture.
• Familiarity with observability, logging, monitoring, and performance engineering.