Python Backend Developer
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and experienced Python Backend Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of professional experience, a strong proficiency in Python and its frameworks, and a proven track record of designing, building, and deploying scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.
About the Role
You will be a key contributor in the design and implementation of our backend systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability. This role requires deep expertise in Python development, modern microservices architecture, and collaboration within an Agile / Scrum environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Maintain Services : Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend microservices using Python and relevant frameworks ( Django, Flask, or FastAPI ).
- API Development : Create and optimize RESTful APIs with a focus on efficient design, performance, and best practices (e.g., authentication, versioning).
- Microservices Architecture : Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of distributed systems and microservices architecture .
- Database Management : Integrate and optimize data storage solutions, including both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases. Write and optimize complex queries.
- Code Quality & Testing : Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code . Implement and maintain automated unit and integration tests (e.g., using Pytest).
- Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Frontend developers, DevOps, QA, and Product Managers, to understand requirements and deliver features.
- Deployment & Operations : Work with CI / CD pipelines and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in a cloud environment ( AWS, Azure, or GCP experience is a plus ).
- Performance Optimization : Identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring high performance, low latency, and scalability of backend services.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience : 3 to 5 years of professional experience in backend development using Python.Programming : Expert-level proficiency in Python 3.x , including a deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and Python best practices.Frameworks : Strong hands-on experience with at least one major Python web framework ( Django, Flask, or FastAPI ).Architecture : Proven experience in designing and implementing Microservices architecture and distributed systems.APIs : Solid experience in designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs .Databases : Strong knowledge of database systems and experience with SQL and / or NoSQL databases.Version Control : Proficiency with Git and standard collaborative development workflows.Other Tools : Experience with message brokers ( Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Celery ) for asynchronous tasks is highly desirable.Preferred (Good-to-Have) Skills
Experience with Containerization (Docker) and Orchestration (Kubernetes).Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Knowledge of CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).Familiarity with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached).Experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development) methodologies