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Python Backend Engineer

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Digit88

Bengaluru On-site

Posted 21 hours ago • Apply by June 13, 2026

Job Description

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Full-Time

Job Title: Python Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Bengaluru (Preferred) / Remote (India)

Work Mode: Hybrid/Remote (India-based working hours with US overlap)

Experience: 5–7 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems for a next-generation weather forecasting product, working closely with cross-functional teams in India and the US.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs.
Modify and enhance existing API endpoints.
Develop new endpoints to support evolving product requirements.
Optimize API performance, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate with backend engineers, frontend engineers, and product managers.
Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
Ensure high-quality code through testing, documentation, and best practices.
Contribute to building and improving data processing workflows involving geospatial data.

Required Qualifications

5–7 years of strong experience in backend engineering.
Proficiency in Python and backend development frameworks.
Strong experience with:

Pytest
Flask
API Development
Swagger/OpenAPI
GitHub

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience working with US-based product startups.
Solid understanding of software development best practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

Basic experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Familiarity with Cursor.
Experience with xarray and geospatial coordinates (or willingness to learn).
Exposure to data-intensive or scientific computing applications.

Working Hours

Primarily aligned with India Standard Time (IST).
Required overlap of 2–3 hours with US Eastern Time in the morning (up to 10:00 PM–11:00 PM IST).

About the Project

You will be part of a team building a next-generation weather forecasting platform, leveraging modern backend technologies, geospatial data, and scalable API-driven architecture to deliver high-impact solutions.