Backend Engineer (Lead) ID45551

AgileEngine; Ernakulam; Remote; INR 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work & local connection

Full local compliance

Competitive compensation in INR

Innovative projects

Job summary

A leading software development company in India is seeking a Lead Python Engineer to drive data analysis and enhance internal tools. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, mentor a growing team, and influence product direction through rapid prototyping. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software development, deep Python knowledge, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on innovative projects in a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Significant practical experience with Python (ideally 4+ years).
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.
• Cloud platforms experience: AWS and/or GCP.
• REST API experience.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, GBQ, Snowflake.
• Experience with Jupyter Notebook.
• ETL development experience.
• Unit testing development experience.
• Team management and client interaction experience.
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Rudderstack transformations to optimize data flow.
• Analyze data sources from internal tools.
• Prototype enhancements and new features in Jupyter Notebooks.
• Analyze the impact of building and testing those requirements.

Skills

Python

Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)

API REST

Databases (MySQL, Postgres, GBQ, Snowflake)

Jupyter Notebook

ETL Development

Unit Testing

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Upper-Intermediate English

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Apache Spark

Microservices

REST API

MySQL

PostgreSQL

GBQ (BigQuery)

Snowflake

Jupyter Notebook

ETL development

Job description

Backend Engineer (Lead) ID45551

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award‑winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

Why Join Us

If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

As a Lead Python Engineer, you’ll drive high‑impact data analysis that shapes product decisions and elevates the performance of internal tools. You’ll steer complex investigations across large datasets, influence feature direction through rapid prototyping, and partner closely with stakeholders to build scalable, insightful solutions. This role offers the chance to lead with deep Python expertise, mentor a growing team, and thrive in a culture that values curiosity, ownership, and high‑quality engineering.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement Rudderstack transformations to optimize data flow from high‑volume email platforms.
• Analyze data sources from internal tools.
• Prototype enhancements and new features in Jupyter Notebooks.
• Analyze the impact of building and testing those requirements.

MUST HAVES

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant practical experience with Python (ideally 4+ years).
• Knowledge and practical experience with cloud platforms: AWS and/or GCP.
• Knowledge and practical experience with API REST.
• Knowledge and practical experience with databases: MySQL, Postgres, GBQ, Snowflake.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Jupyter Notebook.
• Knowledge and practical experience with ETL development.
• Knowledge and practical experience with unit testing development.
• Team management and direct client interaction experience.
• Excellent analytical and time‑management skills.
• Upper‑Intermediate English.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with Apache Spark.
• Experience with microservices.

Perks and Benefits

• Remote work & local connection: Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet‑ups.
• Legal presence in India: Full local compliance with a structured, secure work environment tailored to Indian regulations.
• Competitive compensation in INR: Fair compensation with dedicated budgets for your personal growth, education, and wellness.
• Innovative projects: Leverage the latest tech and create cutting‑edge solutions for world‑recognized clients and the hottest startups.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting

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