About the role
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯𝟬-𝟳𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)
Experience: 8+ yrs
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems and services.
The role requires strong expertise in Python 3.x, FastAPI/Flask, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP . You will work on distributed and microservices-based applications, building reliable APIs and backend services that can support demanding workloads and evolving business requirements.
Requirements Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python 3.x
- Build robust RESTful APIs and backend services using FastAPI and/or Flask
- Design and implement microservices and distributed backend architectures
- Develop efficient database solutions using SQLAlchemy ORM, including session management and transaction handling
- Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL and/or MySQL databases
- Perform database query optimization, indexing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
- Develop applications using appropriate multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming patterns
- Ensure backend services are thread-safe, reliable, and capable of handling concurrent workloads
- Design scalable APIs following REST, OpenAPI, and Swagger standards
- Containerize applications using Docker and deploy and manage workloads using Kubernetes
- Deploy, configure, monitor, and maintain applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Identify and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and production issues
- Develop unit tests and maintain high standards for code quality, maintainability, and test coverage
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define technical solutions and implementation approaches
- Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and design reviews
- Monitor application health and identify opportunities for improving reliability, observability, and operational efficiency
- Evaluate and implement improvements to backend architecture, development processes, and engineering practices
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development
- Strong expertise in Python 3.x and object-oriented programming
- Extensive hands-on experience with FastAPI and/or Flask
- Strong experience with SQLAlchemy ORM, session management, database transactions, and efficient data access
- Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, asynchronous programming, and thread-safe application development
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL, including database design, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven experience deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, OpenAPI, and Swagger
- Good understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and high-performance application design
- Strong experience with Git, code reviews, unit testing, and modern software engineering practices
- Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-optimization skills
- Ability to design reliable backend systems and make sound technical decisions
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive technical initiatives from design through production
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred
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