Senior Backend Engineer - Python/Django

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in Python, Flask, Fast API, RESTful API design, Authentication frameworks, and SQL/Database technologies. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader capable of driving backend architecture, mentoring team members, and contributing as an individual contributor to deliver scalable and secure backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python and Fast API

- Architect and implement scalable REST APIs with secure authentication and authorization mechanisms

- Optimize database queries and schema design for performance and scalability (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)

- Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

- Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high code quality

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth and technical excellence

- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring high availability and reliability

- Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and frameworks

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong proficiency in Python and Flask

- Deep understanding of REST API design principles

- Experience with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization frameworks

- Expertise in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)

- Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Experience working in an Agile Scrum team

- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices

- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

- Proven ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

- Exposure to microservices architecture

Title : Senior Backend Engineer