Role : Lead Python Developer – API & Cloud Systems
Location : Hyderabad
Experience : 9+ years
No. of positions : 2
Fission Labs, headquartered in Sunnyvale, with offices in Dallas & Hyderabad, Fission Labs is a leading software development company, specializing in crafting flexible, agile, and scalable solutions that propel businesses forward. With a comprehensive range of services, including product development, cloud engineering, big data analytics, QA, DevOps consulting, and AI / ML solutions, we empower clients to achieve sustainable digital transformation that aligns seamlessly with their business goals.
As Lead Python Developer , you will be building next-gen intelligent systems that combine real-time APIs, cloud-native infrastructure, and external AI capabilities and you would have deep expertise in FastAPI, AWS, and GenAI API integrations to design and deliver scalable backend systems
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end backend and API development using Python and FastAPI.
- Design scalable microservices leveraging AWS (Lambda, EC2, EKS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3).
- Implement automation and event-driven workflows with Step Functions, SQS, and SNS.
- Develop real-time / streaming APIs using WebSockets or Kinesis.
- Integrate with external GenAI APIs (OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini) and third-party AI / ML services.
- Build or integrate web crawlers for structured / unstructured data processing.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, plan sprints, and mentor the development team.
Required Skills
9+ years of backend experience with strong Python and FastAPI expertise.Proven ability to lead projects and manage small engineering teams.Strong command of AWS services : Lambda, EC2, EKS, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, SNS / SQS.Experience integrating GenAI APIs (ChatGPT, Gemini).Familiarity with web crawling frameworks (BeautifulSoup, Playwright, Scrapy).Proficiency with Git / GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.Experience with chat agents or conversational AI preferred.Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Knowledge of PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes.Bonus : Exposure to Apache Beam, Spark, or external data / media APIs.You would enjoy
Opportunity to work on impactful technical challenges with global reach.Vast opportunities for self-development, including online university access and knowledge sharing opportunities.Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons to foster innovation and learning.Generous benefits packages including health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible work hours, and more.Supportive work environment with forums to explore passions beyond work.