Software Engineer - Python

Core Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework).
Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following modern Python (3.8+) best practices.
Develop RESTful APIs and ensure consistency, performance, and scalability.
Design and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar), including schema design and query optimization.
Contribute to integration of microservices or distributed systems using message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.) where applicable.
Implement and maintain automated tests (unit, integration) using PyTest or similar frameworks.
Support CI/CD processes and help maintain build pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
Work closely with DevOps, QA, frontend, and product teams to deliver robust features.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving team coding standards.
Document APIs, architecture decisions, and workflows clearly using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI and Markdown.
Assist in system monitoring, debugging, and performance tuning using APM tools (e.g., Sentry, Prometheus, New Relic).

Qualification

2-3 years of hands-on experience building production-grade backend systems in Python.
Solid understanding of RESTful API design and backend architecture.
Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and deployment to cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Basic understanding of CI/CD, Git workflows, and testing practices.
Exposure to cloud services such as AWS EC2, S3, or Lambda.
Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi) is a plus.
Interest in continuous learning and improving code quality and performance.

Required Skills

Proficiency in Python with experience using FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework.
Strong grasp of HTTP, REST, and asynchronous programming concepts (async/await).
Competence in SQL and database design (PostgreSQL preferred).
Experience with Docker and Docker Compose for local development.
Understanding of Git branching strategies and collaborative workflows.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and background task systems (Celery, Kafka, etc.).
Solid foundation in software design principles (SOLID, DRY, clean architecture).
Comfortable writing and maintaining unit/integration tests.