Intermediate Application Developer

UPS; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking an Intermediate Applications Developer in Chennai to design, build, and maintain modern web applications using React for UI and Python/Django for backend services. The role involves deploying on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience, strong API/microservices expertise, and hands-on work with GCP, BigQuery, and AlloyDB.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of software development experience.
• Strong experience in React.js for frontend development.
• Proficiency in Python with Django for API/backend development.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with BigQuery and AlloyDB databases.
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React, Python, and Django.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop responsive UI components using React.
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Design and optimize database interactions with BigQuery and AlloyDB.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability of applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and other developers to deliver features end-to-end.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Skills

React.js

Python

Django

RESTful APIs

GCP

BigQuery

AlloyDB

SDLC

Agile

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Intermediate Applications Developer

Experience: 4–6 Years

Location: Chennai

Department: Technology / Application Development

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Intermediate Applications Developer with 4–6 years of experience in modern web application development. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in React for UI development, Python and Django for backend services, and hands‑on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React, Python, and Django.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services to support frontend applications.
• Develop responsive and user‑friendly UI components using React.
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Design and optimize database interactions using BigQuery and AlloyDB.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions.
• Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver features end‑to‑end.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in development, testing, and production environments.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for efficient deployments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in software development.
• Strong experience in React.js for frontend development.
• Proficiency in Python with experience in Django framework for API and backend development.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Experience working with BigQuery and AlloyDB databases.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines.
• Experience working with cloud‑native architectures.
• Understanding of security best practices in application development.
• Exposure to event‑driven or serverless architectures in GCP.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced Agile environment.
• Self‑driven mindset with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.

Employee Type

Permanent

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