Python Developer

Company Description Headstart empowers education institutions to drive enrollments and strengthen student relationship management through a comprehensive, cutting-edge technology platform. The company combines deep industry expertise with years of experience in education and software development to deliver an end-to-end solution. This platform is designed to modernize institutional operations and provide tools that help organizations succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape. Headstart's distinct advantage lies in its detailed understanding of the complexities of enrollment management and the importance of building lasting connections with students. Team members contribute directly to solving meaningful challenges faced by education institutions worldwide.

Role Description The Python Developer will work on designing, building, and maintaining back-end services and APIs that power Headstart's education platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code, implementing object-oriented designs, integrating with databases, and collaborating with front-end and product teams to deliver scalable features. The role also involves participating in code reviews, troubleshooting production issues, optimizing performance, and contributing to software architecture decisions. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Noida, with a mix of on-site collaboration and some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python, with a solid foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and general Programming concepts.
• Experience in Back-End Web Development using Python frameworks (such as Django or FastAPI) and building RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Databases (relational and/or NoSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and integration with back-end services.
• Background in Software Development practices, including version control (Git), testing, debugging, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, with attention to performance, security, and scalability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment, and openness to learning new tools and technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in edtech or building platforms for education institutions is a plus, along with familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).