Senior Backend Engineer

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Hyderabad, Telangana, IND
In-Office
4M-7M Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • HR Tech • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Python backend systems and REST APIs. Build microservices using FastAPI or Flask, optimize databases with SQLAlchemy and PostgreSQL or MySQL, and implement concurrency and asynchronous programming. Containerize and deploy services with Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP. Support architecture decisions, performance tuning, monitoring, production troubleshooting, unit testing, documentation, and code reviews.
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟰𝟬-𝟳𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems. The role requires strong expertise in Python, FastAPI/Flask, databases, asynchronous programming, microservices, and cloud-native technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering mindset, excellent problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience building reliable backend services that can operate at scale. You will contribute to technical design, application architecture, performance optimisation, and the development of robust production-ready systems.


Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python 3.x.
  • Build high-performance APIs and backend services using FastAPI and/or Flask.
  • Design and implement robust RESTful APIs following industry standards.
  • Develop and maintain API specifications and documentation using OpenAPI and Swagger.
  • Design and optimise database schemas and data-access layers using SQLAlchemy ORM.
  • Implement effective session management, database transactions, and reliable data-processing workflows.
  • Work with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL for application development and data management.
  • Perform query optimisation, indexing, database performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Develop applications using appropriate multithreading, concurrency, and asynchronous programmingtechniques.
  • Ensure backend services are thread-safe, reliable, and capable of handling concurrent workloads.
  • Design and develop scalable microservices and distributed systems.
  • Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions.
  • Containerise applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes.
  • Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimisation strategies.
  • Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and testable code following established engineering standards.
  • Develop unit tests and participate in code reviews to maintain high software quality.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, engineering standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
  • Strong expertise in Python 3.x and object-oriented software development.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with FastAPI and/or Flask.
  • Strong experience with SQLAlchemy ORM, session management, and database transactions.
  • Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, asynchronous programming, and thread-safe application development.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL, including database design, indexing, query optimisation, and performance tuning.
  • Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs and working with OpenAPI/Swagger.
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and high-performance application design.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience deploying and managing production applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Strong knowledge of Git, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent understanding of application performance, reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong ownership mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality, production-ready software.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development
  • Strong expertise in Python 3.x and object-oriented software development
  • Extensive hands-on experience with FastAPI and/or Flask
  • Experience with SQLAlchemy ORM, session management, and database transactions
  • Understanding of multithreading, concurrency, asynchronous programming, and thread-safe application development
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL, including database design, indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning
  • Experience designing and developing REST APIs and working with OpenAPI and Swagger
  • Understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and high-performance application design
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience deploying and managing production applications on Google Cloud Platform
  • Knowledge of Git, code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and modern software engineering practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Strong ownership mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality, production-ready software
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