Backend Engineer (Lead)- Python/Django/FastAPI

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Indus Action is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. You will translate product requirements into efficient system architectures, mentor teams, and ensure secure, reliable deployments.

You'll work closely with product and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact digital platforms, with emphasis on performance, testing, and automation. The role requires 6–12 years of experience, a CS degree, and hands-on experience with Python, Django or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong backend development experience with Python and modern frameworks.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and authentication systems.
• Familiarity with cloud deployments and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for digital platforms.
• Translate requirements into robust system architecture and solutions.
• Mentor engineers and participate in code reviews and best practices.
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to deliver secure systems.
• Improve platform performance through testing, refactoring and automation.
• Contribute to cloud deployments, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring.

Skills

Python

Django/FastAPI

REST APIs

Cloud/AWS

Docker

Git

CI/CD

ReactJS

Data Structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

AWS

Job description

• Company Name: Indus Action
• Job Role: Lead Backend Engineer
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Experience: 6-12 Years
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Location: Delhi/Delhi NCR

Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for high-impact digital platforms.
• Translate product requirements into efficient system architecture and technical solutions.
• Support engineering teams through code reviews, mentoring and best development practices.
• Work closely with product and cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable systems.
• Improve platform performance through testing, refactoring and automation.
• Contribute to cloud deployments, CI/CD pipelines and system monitoring.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong backend experience with Python, Django or FastAPI.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs, authentication systems and data integrations.
• Good understanding of software architecture, system design and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with PSql databases and ORM frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Git and AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks, code quality tools and CI/CD practices.
• Experience working with ReactJS-based frontends and modern web integrations.
• Solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms and scalable application design.