Senior Python Engineer

Description
Location : Gurgaon, Chennai, Bangalore
Mode : Hybrid
Total Exp. : 8-10
Relevant Exp. : 7+
Responsibilities
Application & Backend Development : Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications, services, and backend components using frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
API & Microservices Engineering : Build RESTful and asynchronous APIs, design microservices architectures, and integrate with internal/external systems and databases.
Data Handling & Processing : Work with SQL/NoSQL databases, message queues, and data pipelines; implement ETL workflows and ensure high data quality.
Performance & Optimization : Optimize application performance, memory usage, and execution speed; profile code and resolve bottlenecks.
Cloud & DevOps Integration : Deploy and operate applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), integrating CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Testing & Debugging : Write robust unit/integration tests (pytest/unittest), debug complex issues, and support QA/UAT and production deployments.
Collaboration : Partner with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Security & Compliance : Implement secure coding practices, handle authentication/authorization, and ensure application compliance with standards.
Lifecycle Management : Manage versioning, releases, observability, and maintain applications throughout their lifecycle.
Documentation : Produce clear technical documentation, API references, and user guides for developers and stakeholders.
Skills
Core : Python, Django/Flask/FastAPI, Async programming (asyncio), REST APIs.
Technical : Microservices, SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), Message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Git, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab), Linux, API security.
Methodologies : Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD best practices, Code review & clean coding principles.
Mandatory skills
The candidate should have strong experience in the following skill set:
• Python
• AWS S3
• AWS Glue
• AWS Athena
• PySpark
• Database (RDS / NoSQL)
• MongoDB (Good to have)
Desired skills
To handle development team on own and works with senior stakeholders.
To work on designing the solutions for application/systems with architect capabilities
Domain (Industry) : Banking
Personal / Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Structured and methodical approach to work
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
Proactive and self driven
Strong team player
Positive attitude and growth mindset
Reliable and accountable
Passionate about building high quality, value driven solutions

Work arrangement
No