Requirements
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in Python backend development using frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent discipline.
- Strong experience in designing, architecting, and developing scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, particularly serverless architecture, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, and SNS.
- Understanding of serverless application development, deployment, monitoring, and optimization.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Data Engineering concepts, including Apache Airflow, workflow orchestration, and ETL pipelines.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-based deployment practices.
- Proficiency in application security, including OAuth2, JWT, authentication, and authorization.
- Understanding of Python asynchronous programming, multithreading, multiprocessing, and performance optimization.
- Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining applications, and conducting code reviews.
- Ability to drive coding standards, testing practices, and continuous improvements.
- Proven ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn emerging technologies.
Benefits
Comprehensive insurance coverage that gives you peace of mind, so you can focus on doing your best work
Flexible work arrangements designed to support sustained productivity, personal well-being, and work-life balance
Continuous learning and accelerated skill development through hands-on projects and mentorship from experienced industry leaders
Global client exposure across 20+ countries, offering real-world experience with diverse markets and business environments
Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale projects that have collectively generated over $1B in measurable business value
Competitive, market-aligned compensation packages that recognize performance, expertise, and long-term contribution
Monthly demo days that celebrate innovation, showcase your work, and give you a real voice in what we build
Annual recognition programs and performance-driven awards in a truly meritocratic environment
Referral bonuses that reward you for helping grow a strong, like-minded team
A strong problem-solving culture with opportunities to tackle meaningful, real-world challenges
A positive, people-first workplace that supports happiness, balance, and long-term growth
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of hands-on backend development experience using Python
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent discipline
- Experience architecting, designing, and developing robust Python web applications
- Experience participating in architectural discussions and proposing system improvements
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and SQL and NoSQL database design
- Expertise with Git and familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience building secure applications using OAuth2, JWT, and authentication and authorization protocols
- Understanding of Python threading limitations and multiprocessing architectures
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization across multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Ability to optimize applications for speed and scalability
- Experience troubleshooting, debugging, upgrading, and maintaining existing systems
- Experience conducting code reviews and ensuring high code quality standards
- Ability to drive coding guidelines, testing methodologies, and quality metrics across teams
- Experience driving continuous improvement and backend development best practices
- Ability to lead, mentor, and guide interns and junior engineers
- High ownership mindset and proactive support-oriented approach
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies
What We Do
Spark Eighteen is a Delhi-based design and technology studio that builds scalable software products and digital solutions end to end. Its capabilities include AI and machine learning, web and application development, digital marketing, UI/UX and graphic design, content creation, and related brand-management services. The company works with founders, startups, and enterprises, combining global engineering and design talent to deliver impactful products and technology services.
