Python Backend Developer

Job Title: Python Backend Developer
Experience: 3–4 Years

Location: Mumbai
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Python Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable, high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs for consumer-facing web or mobile applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain robust backend services in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, Sanic, Falcon, or Tornado

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for high-traffic, consumer-facing web and mobile applications

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases including MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Aerospike

• Implement scalable, fault-tolerant systems using AWS cloud services

• Develop and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka

• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments with Kubernetes

• Implement search and indexing solutions using Solr or Elasticsearch

• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability

• Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions

• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and production support

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python

• Hands-on experience with Python frameworks: Django / Flask / Sanic / Falcon / Tornado

• Experience building and consuming REST APIs

• Experience with consumer-facing web or mobile applications

• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Aerospike

• Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, ELB, Auto Scaling, S3, CloudFront, ElastiCache)

• Messaging & Streaming: Kafka

• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

• Search Technologies: Solr / Elasticsearch

• Strong understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)

• Solid knowledge of Operating System fundamentals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-changing environment

• Creative, self-disciplined, and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks with a strong sense of urgency