Role : We are seeking a skilled Python Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with FastAPI , Django , or Flask , and a strong understanding of RESTful APIs , microservices , and data integration pipelines . You’ll work on building scalable backend systems, integrating with messaging and caching tools, and deploying services using containerization technologies.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python with FastAPI , Django , or Flask .
- Build and consume RESTful APIs and develop microservices architecture.
- Work with ORMs like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM for database interactions.
- Develop and manage data pipelines and integrations using Kafka , Celery , and Redis .
- Implement caching strategies and optimize backend performance.
- Containerize applications using Docker and deploy / manage them on Kubernetes .
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and product.
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring scalability and uptime.
Your work profile
Strong proficiency in Python and backend development frameworks ( FastAPI , Django , or Flask ).Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.Hands-on experience with SQLAlchemy or Django ORM .Familiarity with Kafka , Celery , and Redis for data processing and messaging.Understanding of caching , performance tuning , and asynchronous programming .Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and agile development practices.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.Desired qualifications
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).Knowledge of API security and authentication (OAuth2, JWT).Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Location and way of working
Base location : Mumbai / PuneThis profile involves frequent travelling to client locationsHybrid is our default way of working. Each domain has customized the hybrid approach to their unique needs.If interested please share your resume on mihirwason.ext@deloitte.com.Your role as a leader
We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society.
In addition to living our purpose, leaders across our organization must strive to be :
Inspiring - Leading with integrity to build inclusion and motivationCommitted to creating purpose - Creating a sense of vision and purposeAgile - Achieving high-quality results through collaboration and Team unitySkilled at building diverse capability - Developing diverse capabilities for the futurePersuasive / Influencing - Persuading and influencing stakeholdersCollaborating - Partnering to build new solutionsDelivering value - Showing commercial acumenCommitted to expanding business - Leveraging new business opportunitiesAnalytical Acumen - Leveraging data to recommend impactful approach and solutions through the power of analysis and visualizationEffective communication – Must be well abled to have well-structured and well-articulated conversations to achieve win-win possibilitiesEngagement Management / Delivery Excellence - Effectively managing engagement(s) to ensure timely and proactive execution as well as course correction for the success of engagement(s)Managing change - Responding to changing environment with resilienceManaging Quality & Risk - Delivering high quality results and mitigating risks with utmost integrity and precisionStrategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Applying strategic mindset to solve business issues and complex problemsTech Savvy - Leveraging ethical technology practices to deliver high impact for clients and for DeloitteEmpathetic leadership and inclusivity - creating a safe and thriving environment where everyone's valued for who they are, use empathy to understand others to adapt our behaviours and attitudes to become more inclusive.