Backend Python Developer

Requirements

Additional Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS, CSE, SWE, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on development experience in Python.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
• Experience with writing tests: Unit Tests, Integration Tests etc.
• Experience with popular frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, DRF etc.
• Understanding of database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, VPS, VPC).
• Strong Linux/Unix background required.
• Experience with version control like Mercury, SVN, Git, and GitLab.
• Experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with ReactJS, Go Programming Language.
• Familiarity with Poetry, pipenv, pre-commit, Make, pylint, isort etc.
• Contributions to open-source projects.

Responsibilities & Context

• Develop scalable and efficient backend systems using Python
• Collaborate with front-end developers to create exceptional user experiences.
• Communicating with product and engineering leads for implementing business and project objectives.
• Participate in testing, quality assurance & bug fixes as part of the CI/CD cycle.
• Implement and maintain high-quality, reusable code.
• Optimise application performance and security.
• Integrate with cloud platforms and APIs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends