Lead Python Developer

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a Senior Python Developer to lead cloud-native backend development with strong AWS experience. You will build scalable Python services, design REST APIs, and deploy them on AWS using modern frameworks and containerized pipelines.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, microservices, and secure architectures, with on-site work in Tharamani, Chennai. 7–11 years of IT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–11 years of IT experience with Python focus.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience required.
• Proficient with FastAPI, Flask, or Django for backend.
• Experience designing REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong testing, debugging, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and microservices using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Develop, deploy, and manage cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Work with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and related cloud services.
• Design and implement secure, reliable, and scalable cloud architectures.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Use Docker and CI/CD pipelines for application packaging, deployment, and release management.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Python Development

AWS Cloud

Backend Development (FastAPI/Flask/DJ)

REST API Development

Microservices

Database: SQL/NoSQL

Testing & Debugging

Git & collaboration

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, CloudWatch)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Python Developer Cloud & AWS

Experience: 7 11 Years

Location: Tharamani, Chennai

Work Mode: On-site / Work from Office

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer with strong cloud-based application development experience and hands-on AWS expertise. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in Python programming, cloud-native application development, REST API development, and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance applications on AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and microservices using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Develop, deploy, and manage cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Work with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and related cloud services.
• Design and implement secure, reliable, and scalable cloud architectures.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Use Docker and CI/CD pipelines for application packaging, deployment, and release management.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Mandatory Skills

• Python Development: Strong hands-on experience in Python application development.
• AWS Cloud: Strong practical experience developing, deploying, and managing applications on AWS.
• Backend Development: Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• API Development: REST API design, development, and integration.
• Microservices: Experience building scalable and maintainable backend services.
• Database: Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Testing & Debugging: Unit testing, integration testing, and performance optimization.
• Version Control: Git and collaborative development practices.

Good-to-Have Skills

• AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, ECS, and CloudWatch.
• Docker and containerized application deployment.
• CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation).
• Event-driven architecture and message queues.
• AWS security, monitoring, logging, and cost optimization.

Required Experience

• 7 11 years of overall IT experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Python development.
• Minimum 1+ year of hands-on AWS cloud experience.
• Proven experience developing and deploying cloud-based applications.
• Candidates should have strong development experience, not just AWS infrastructure or support experience.