Job Title : Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Python / FastAPI / AWS)
Location : New Delhi
Experience Required : 6- 8 Years
About the Role :
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience in backend development to join our fast-growing engineering team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with deep expertise in Python, Django / FastAPI, and cloud-native architectures using AWS or Azure. You will play a pivotal role in designing and developing scalable microservices and high-performance web applications across diverse domains including fintech, retail, and healthcare.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices using Python (FastAPI / Django).
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration with front-end, third-party platforms, and external systems.
- Architect cloud-native applications using AWS services like Lambda, S3, EC2, SQS, and CloudWatch.
- Integrate real-time data pipelines using Kafka / RabbitMQ and ensure system responsiveness and fault tolerance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features, resolve issues, and improve performance.
- Apply containerization using Docker and orchestrate deployments using CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
- Contribute to system and architecture design discussions, ensuring code quality and scalability.
Required Skills & Experience :
Strong proficiency in Python with frameworks like Django, FastAPI, and Flask.Expertise in cloud platforms - AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EC2), Microsoft Azure.Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB for data modeling and optimization.Familiarity with Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and other messaging systems.Solid understanding of CI / CD, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments.Proficiency in Git, JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.Good exposure to React.js, Tailwind CSS is a plus for full-stack integration.Good to Have :
Exposure to projects in domains such as banking (BaaS), eCommerce SaaS, and data analytics.Experience with machine learning, EDA, or predictive modeling (e.g., house price prediction).Knowledge of WebSockets, Celery, and Redis.Education :
B.Tech in Computer Science or related field from a reputed university.(ref : hirist.tech)