Principal Python Developer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Work from home options

Learning & development programs

Job summary

GlobalLogic in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Backend Developer (Python – Microservices & APIs) with 8–10 years of backend experience to lead the architecture and implementation of core services.

You will build high-throughput, low-latency asynchronous microservices and secure REST APIs, collaborating across Agile teams to ensure observability, scalability, and security at scale.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years backend experience with distributed, cloud-native microservices.
• Master-level Python with asyncio, concurrency, and FastAPI.
• Secure token-based auth flows; OAuth2, SSO integration.
• GCP ecosystem, BigQuery, data modeling for relational/non-relational databases.
• CI/CD with containers; testing with Pytest.
• Strong technical communication and Agile leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable REST APIs and microservices.
• Implement data flows across systems using GCP services and databases.
• Architect secure authentication/authorization layers (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC).
• Drive observability, performance tuning, and versioning strategies.
• Establish testing standards and support Docker/Kubernetes deployments.
• Coordinate with Frontend, MLOps, Data Eng, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Backend architecture

Python mastery

Async programming

Security design

Cloud experience

Agile leadership

Tools

FastAPI

Pytest

Docker

Kubernetes

BigQuery

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Developer (Python – Microservices & APIs) with 8 to 10 years of experience to lead the architectural design and implementation of our core services. In this role, you will be responsible for building high-throughput, low-latency asynchronous microservices and production-grade REST APIs that serve as the backbone for our application and data ecosystems.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will handle complex challenges around data orchestration, API security, and performance tuning. You will operate in a collaborative, cross-functional Agile environment, bridging the gap between Frontend, MLOps, Data Engineering, and DevOps to ensure service consistency, observability, and bulletproof security at scale.

Requirements

• Experience: 8–10 years of backend development experience with a heavy focus on building distributed, cloud-native microservices.
• Python Expertise: Master-level proficiency in Python, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming (asyncio), concurrency, and FastAPI.
• Security Discipline: Proven track record of securely managing token-based authentication flows and integrating complex identity providers (SSO/OAuth2).
• Cloud & Data Proficiency: Solid hands-on experience navigating the GCP ecosystem, structured data analysis in BigQuery, and designing schemas for relational and non-relational databases.
• Testing & Infrastructure: Strong engineering discipline with automated testing frameworks and a clear understanding of CI/CD deployment mechanics using containers.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional technical communication skills, an Agile mindset, and the leadership capacity to align diverse engineering teams around unified backend systems.

Job Responsibilities

• API & Microservice Architecture: Design, build, and optimize scalable, asynchronous REST APIs and microservices using FastAPI and Python.
• Data Orchestration & Databases: Implement efficient data flows across systems, utilizing GCP services, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Security & Authentication: Architect and maintain secure authentication/authorization layers, including OAuth2, JWT, SSO integrations, and Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC).
• Observability & Performance: Drive API performance tuning, versioning strategies, robust error handling, and integrate monitoring/logging tools for proactive system observability.
• Quality Assurance & DevOps: Establish rigorous testing standards using Pytest (unit/integration tests) and support containerized deployments across Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Cross-Team Leadership: Coordinate closely with Frontend, QA, MLOps, and Data Engineering teams to align on contract designs, API specifications, and end-to‑end service reliability.

What we offer

• Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.
• Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!
• Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.
• Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.
• Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.
• Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines chip-to-cloud software engineering expertise and vertical industry experience to help our customers design, build, and deliver their next‑generation products and digital experiences. We expertly integrate design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to deliver superior business outcomes for global brands in telecom, automotive, healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic employs over 25,000 designers and engineers across the globe. Analysts like NASSCOM and Zinnov have recognized us for being a top company in our field, and we are consistently nominated as a preferred employer by both global HR consultative firms and local job boards. By creating a work environment that is exciting and flexible, and by fostering growth through ongoing learning and development programs, we empower our employees to achieve both their professional and personal goals.

At GlobalLogic, we make amazing products — and careers.