Backend Python Developer

Infosys; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in Hyderabad is seeking a Python developer to design, build, and maintain web applications using Django and REST Framework. You will collaborate with frontend teams, optimize performance, and implement security best practices while integrating with databases and external services.

The role requires 2–3 years of Python experience, strong Django and DRF skills, and familiarity with AWS, Docker, Git, Redis, and Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Python development.
• Strong experience with Django and Django REST Framework.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience working with PostgreSQL/MySQL databases.
• Hands-on experience in API development and integration.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and JWT.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis.
• Experience with Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Python and Django.
• Develop and consume REST APIs using Django REST Framework.
• Write reusable, scalable, and efficient code.
• Integrate databases, third-party services, and external APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices.
• Ensure application security and data protection standards.

Skills

Python development

Django

Django REST Framework

OOP

PostgreSQL/MySQL

API development

Git

JWT authentication

Redis caching

Linux environments

AWS Cloud Services

Docker

Celery

CI/CD

React.js

Tools

AWS

Docker

Celery

CI/CD

React.js

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Python and Django.
• Develop and consume REST APIs using Django REST Framework.
• Write reusable, scalable, and efficient code.
• Integrate databases, third-party services, and external APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best coding practices.
• Ensure application security and data protection standards.

Required Skills

• 2-3 years of experience in Python development.
• Strong experience with Django and Django REST Framework.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Experience working with PostgreSQL/MySQL databases.
• Hands-on experience in API development and integration.
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and JWT.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis.
• Experience with Linux environments.

Preferred Skills

• AWS Cloud Services.
• Docker and containerization.
• Celery and background task processing.
• CI/CD pipeline exposure.
• React.js or JavaScript frameworks.