Python Developer

Job Post : - Python DeveloperExperience : - 4+ yearsLocation - Pune (WFO)We’re looking for a Python backend engineer with hands-on experience in Django and / or Flask, strong ORM / database skills, and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.Experience with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes) and cloud services (AWS / GCP) is an added advantage.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs in Python.Model data using ORMs (Django ORM / SQLAlchemy), design schemas / migrations, and optimize queries for relational databases.Build reliable, scalable services with attention to performance, correctness, and enterprise-level scale.Implement observability (structured logging, metrics, tracing) and own production troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and QA to deliver features end-to-end; participate in code reviews and maintain clear documentation.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and process improvements.RequirementsStrong proficiency in Python and experience building backend services with Django and / or Flask (FastAPI a plus).Solid understanding of REST, HTTP, and API design; familiarity with auth patterns (JWT / OAuth2).Proficiency with ORMs and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL / MySQL); experience with migrations (Django migrations / Alembic).Expert troubleshooting and debugging skills across application, database, and systems layers.Strong problem-solving mindset; comfortable with data structures, concurrency (asyncio / celery), and performance tuning.Experience with Git and CI / CD; habit of writing unit / integration tests (pytest or equivalent).Excellent verbal and written communication; able to produce clear specs / design docs and contribute in feature / design reviews.Team-oriented and self-driven; thrives in a dynamic, small-company environment.Added Advantage (Nice to Have)Containerization and orchestration : Docker, Kubernetes (Helm an extra plus).Cloud platforms : AWS and / or GCP (e.g., EC2 / EKS / GKE, RDS / Cloud SQL, S3 / GCS, IAM, VPC basics).Caching, queues, and search : Redis / Memcached, RabbitMQ / Kafka, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch.Observability stacks : Prometheus / Grafana, ELK / EFK, OpenTelemetry.Security best practices for services and APIs (OWASP, secrets management, least privilege).