Lead I - Python, AWS, SQL

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking an experienced Backend Developer in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate must have 6+ years of backend development experience, showcasing strong expertise in Python, Kafka for event-driven architectures, and containerization with Docker.

The role involves building high-performance backend services, developing RESTful APIs, and ensuring secure authentication. Collaborative work with frontend and DevOps teams is key for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Python and event‑driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker.
• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization flows.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python.
• Build and manage event‑driven systems using Kafka.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows.
• Containerize applications using Docker for deployment.
• Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams for delivery.
• Optimize system performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production issues to ensure service availability.

Skills

Python

Event‑driven architecture using Kafka

Containerization with Docker

Authentication and Authorization

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Python, event‑driven architectures using Kafka, and containerization with Docker, along with a solid understanding of authentication and authorization flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using Python
• Build and manage event‑driven systems and integrations using Kafka
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, API security)
• Containerize applications using Docker and ensure smooth deployment
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams for end‑to‑end delivery
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability of services
• Follow best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD pipelines

Mandatory Skills

• 6+ years of experience in backend development
• Strong programming expertise in Python
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka / Event‑driven architecture
• Experience with Docker and container‑based development
• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Expertise in building REST APIs and microservices architectures
• Strong understanding of system design and scalable architectures