Job Description
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer Python<br />
Location : Remote<br />
Experience : 5+ years</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Job Summary :</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We are looking for a highly skilled and innovative Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience in Python and backend system architecture to join our fast-growing tech team.
The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of developing scalable backend services, working on B2B or fintech platforms, and leading critical projects from ideation to deployment.</span></span></li>
</ul> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Key Responsibilities :</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend services using Python (Django/Flask).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Lead the development of core modules such as delivery cost estimators, lending features, digital banking platforms, and vendor marketplaces.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Frontend, QA) to define, design, and ship new features.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Implement and optimize system integrations, APIs (RESTful), and database models.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Write clean, modular, and testable code, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Optimize infrastructure costs (e.g., AWS Lambda migration) and improve application scalability and reliability.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Work with large-scale databases : PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Utilize caching and queuing tools such as Redis, AWS SQS, Kafka.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and performance.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.</span></span></li>
</ul> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Technical Skills Required :</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Languages : Python (primary), JavaScript, Go (preferred), PHP, C++</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Frameworks : Django, Node.js, AngularJS, React.js</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Databases : PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">DevOps/Cloud : AWS Services (Lambda, SQS), Firebase</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Tools : Redis, Kafka, GitHub, Docker</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Others : REST APIs, OAuth, Microservices architecture</span></span></li>
</ul> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications :</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">B.Tech in Information Technology or related field with 80%+ academic track.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Hands-on experience in fintech, e-commerce, or ERP platforms.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Familiarity with Solidity or blockchain integrations is a plus.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Good communication and teamwork abilities.</span></span></li>
</ul> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Experience building digital banking features or ERP modules.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Knowledge of GraphQL and full-stack development.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participation in competitive hackathons or open-source contributions.</span></span></li>
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