Description :

Role Summary :

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) with strong experience in Python and Django to build scalable, high-quality backend systems for our SaaS product. This is a hands-on individual contributor role with technical ownership and influence.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Django

- Build and maintain REST APIs, background jobs, and integrations

- Own features end-to-end from design to production support

- Contribute to core backend frameworks and reusable modules

- Review code and ensure best practices, performance, and scalability

- Provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers

- Collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps teams

Required Skills & Experience :

- 4 to 7+ years of backend development experience

- Strong proficiency in Python and Django

- Experience with Django ORM, REST APIs, and authentication/authorization

- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL

- Familiarity with background processing (Redis or similar)

- Experience working on SaaS or product-based platforms

Good to Have :

- Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture

- Knowledge of Redis, caching, or message queues

- Exposure to performance optimization and scaling

- Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines

- Prior experience mentoring or guiding engineers

Collaboration :

- Work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams

- Provide technical inputs during requirement discussions

- Identify technical risks early and propose practical solutions

Technical Guidance & Grooming :

- Support junior and mid-level engineers through technical discussions and reviews

- Participate in design and grooming sessions

- Help establish and reinforce consistent backend development practices