Senior Backend Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Python Backend Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems and APIs that power our innovative products and services. The ideal candidate is a strong programmer with a solid understanding of Python and experience with popular backend frameworks. Familiarity with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) landscape will be considered a significant advantage. If you are passionate about building efficient and reliable APIs and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement efficient and scalable backend APIs and services using Python and frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Integrate our applications with third-party services and APIs.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues effectively.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms, with a preference for experience on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and advancements in backend development and cloud technologies.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer with a strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following Python backend frameworks: Flask, FastAPI, or Django.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and development.
• Experience with relational databases (e. g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e. g., MongoDB).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  
  

Bonus Points (Added Advantage)

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, etc.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of message queues (e. g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience with security best practices in web development.
  
  

This job was posted by Helora Padmini from Squareshift.