Python Developer_5+yrs

Job Description

About The Opportunity Industry: IT Services & Consulting ? Enterprise software, cloud-native web applications, and digital transformation solutions. We build scalable back-end systems and APIs for customers across finance, retail, and SaaS verticals. Role: Senior Python Developer (Primary title optimized for job portals). Location: India ? Hybrid. Role & Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain robust backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and web frameworks (Django/Flask/FastAPI) for production systems. Architect and implement database schemas, queries and migrations for relational and NoSQL stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), optimising for performance and scalability. Build asynchronous task processing and messaging workflows using Celery/Redis/RabbitMQ; ensure reliable background processing and scheduling. Package, containerise and deploy applications with Docker and Kubernetes; collaborate on CI/CD pipelines to enable repeatable releases and automated testing. Collaborate with product, QA and DevOps teams to define API contracts, implement integration tests (pytest) and maintain high-quality code through code reviews and best practices. Troubleshoot production incidents, profile performance hotspots, and implement monitoring, logging and alerting to maintain SLAs. Skills & Qualifications Must-Have Proficient in Python and at least one web framework: Django, Flask or FastAPI. Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Hands-on with containerisation and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with message queues and asynchronous processing (Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ). Practical exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and CI/CD workflows (Git-based pipelines). Familiarity with automated testing (pytest) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy/Django ORM). Preferred Experience with microservices architecture and deploying services at scale. Knowledge of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and performance profiling. Experience integrating third-party APIs and working with OAuth/JWT-based authentication. Additional Qualifications 5+ years professional experience in backend Python development or similar roles. Strong problem-solving, system design mindset and ability to work in a hybrid, cross-functional team. Benefits & Culture Highlights Hybrid work model with flexible hours and collaborative engineering culture. Opportunities to work on cloud-native projects and modernise enterprise systems end-to-end. Learning stipend, mentorship, and scope to influence architecture and delivery practices. This role is ideal for a senior-level backend engineer who is passionate about reliable, maintainable Python systems and wants to drive technical excellence in an enterprise consulting context. Apply if you are motivated to build scalable services, improve platform reliability and mentor peers while delivering client-focused outcomes. Skills: python,flask,kubernetes,rabbitmq,celery,redis,restful apis,django,git,sql,fastapi,aws,sqlalchemy,mongodb,docker,postgresql