Backend Engineer - Python

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer with extensive experience in building scalable and reliable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, microservices, and cloud-based architectures, and will be passionate about delivering high-quality, maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for large-scale applications.

- Build and manage microservices and service-oriented architectures (SOA) to ensure high availability and scalability.

- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend systems and third-party services.

- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases including Postgres, MySQL, and Elasticsearch to design optimized schemas and queries.

- Implement and manage cloud-based solutions using providers like AWS and Azure.

- Work with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures to deploy and scale applications.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the security and reliability of backend services.

- Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements to the backend stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 4- 8 years of professional experience in backend development.

- 3+ years of professional programming experience in Python.

- Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, and REST API design.

- Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch).

- 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.

- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies.

- Strong understanding of distributed systems and related concepts.

- Experience in debugging, performance tuning, and ensuring system reliability.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

- Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architecture.

- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools.