Lead Backend Developer (Python | Azure | AI/ML)

Exp : 8- 12Y.

Location : Hyderabad, Bangalore, chenni, Pune, Mumbai

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & System Design :

- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, distributed backend systems using microservices architecture

- Define system architecture, data flow, and integration patterns for enterprise AI platforms

- Drive decisions on technology stack, scalability strategies, and performance optimization

- Design high-availability and fault-tolerant systems

Backend Development :

- Develop and maintain high-performance backend services using Python (FastAPI/Django)

- Build RESTful APIs and event-driven systems for enterprise workflows

- Implement asynchronous processing and messaging systems (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Kafka)

Cloud & DevOps (Azure) :

- Architect and deploy applications on Microsoft Azure

- App Services

- Azure Functions

- API Management

- Azure Key Vault

- Service Bus

- Lead CI/CD pipeline implementation using Azure DevOps

- Ensure containerization using Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes (AKS)

- Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability

AI/ML & Data Platform Integration :

- Collaborate with data teams to integrate :

1. LLM-based systems (RAG pipelines)

2. Knowledge graphs and AI-driven workflows

- Enable backend systems to support large-scale data processing and AI model serving

- Work with tools like Databricks (preferred) for data engineering workflows

Performance & Scalability :

- Optimize backend systems for low latency and high throughput

- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, concurrency issues, and memory constraints

- Implement caching strategies (Redis, etc.) and efficient database design

Security & Compliance :

- Implement secure coding practices aligned with OWASP standards

- Design and integrate :

1. OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect

2. Azure AD / Entra ID authentication

- Ensure secure handling of sensitive data using encryption and Key Vault

Quality Engineering :

- Enforce best practices in :

1. Unit testing

2. Integration testing

3. Code reviews

- Maintain high code quality and ensure production stability

Leadership & Mentorship :

- Lead and mentor a team of backend developers

- Drive technical design discussions and code reviews

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, AI, DevOps, Product)

- Ensure timely delivery and adherence to engineering standards

Documentation :

- Create and maintain technical documentation :

1. API contracts

2. Architecture diagrams

- Integration workflows

Technical Skills Required :

Backend :

- Expert in Python

- Strong experience with FastAPI / Django

- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture