Python backend engineer (full time Contractor)

Job Description : Backend Engineer (Python / AWS)

Location : Pune, India / Remote

Experience Level : 4+ years

Please note that this is a full time contract position, initially for 6 months but would extend upto 2 years or more based on performance.

The Role

We are looking for a sharp and motivated Backend Engineer with a strong blend of development and DevOps expertise to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and secure backend services. You will play a crucial part in the entire development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance, while leveraging modern cloud-native technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code using frameworks like

FastAPI

and

Flask .

Develop and manage scalable infrastructure on

AWS

using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically with

AWS CDK .

Implement and operate serverless architectures using services like

AWS Lambda , API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

Manage user identity and access control using

AWS Cognito .

Containerize applications using

Docker

and manage their deployment and orchestration.

Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance.

Write clean, testable code and apply a strong understanding of

data structures and algorithms

to solve complex problems.

Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.

Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to improving our engineering standards and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

4+ years

of professional experience in backend development.

Strong proficiency in

Python

and hands-on experience with web frameworks like

FastAPI

or

Flask .

Solid understanding of

Data Structures, Algorithms , and software design principles.

Proven experience with

AWS

services, including :

Serverless technologies ( Lambda , API Gateway)

Amazon Cognito

for user authentication

Amazon DynamoDB

or other NoSQL databases

AWS CDK

for infrastructure management

Experience with other core services like

SQS, S3, and RDS .

Hands-on experience with

Docker

for containerization.

Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Familiarity with

CI / CD pipelines

(e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

Excellent

problem-solving

and analytical skills.

Strong verbal and written

communication skills

and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Good to Have

Exposure to AI / ML concepts and agentic development.

Experience with LLM frameworks like

LangChain

or LlamaIndex.