Python Backend Developer

Kavi India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavi India Software Technologies in Chennai is seeking an experienced Back-end Developer with 5-7 years of Python development experience. The role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications, including RESTful APIs and backend services.

You will design architecture, develop APIs with FastAPI/Django/Flask, ensure security and performance, and contribute to SDLC documentation and testing. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Python development experience.
• Experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, LDAP, and SSO.
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of unit testing with PyTest or unittest.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable Python code.
• Develop web applications and RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• Design interfaces, architecture, and software specifications.
• Maintain technical documentation across the SDLC.
• Prepare and maintain Python applications and resolve defects.
• Develop unit/integration tests and automated test cases.
• Enhance applications by analyzing requirements and planning implementations.
• Monitor application health and provide production support.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold coding standards.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, and UI developers.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Web apps

Unit testing

Security

Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Flask

SQLAlchemy

Job description

Kavi India Software Technologies is seeking an experienced Back-end Developer with a minimum of 5- 7 years of experience as a Python developer. You should be highly proficient in Python and have strong experience building scalable, secure, high-performance enterprise applications. You should have hands-on experience in developing RESTful APIs, web applications, and backend services using modern Python frameworks. A good understanding of software architecture, testing, performance optimization, security, and cloud-based application development is essential.

A skilled Python Developer should be capable of designing and developing highly distributed web applications, microservices, data processing applications, automation solutions, and cloud-native applications.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using Python programming language.
  
• Develop web applications and RESTful APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  
• Design and develop technical interfaces, application architecture, and software specifications.
  
• Develop and maintain technical documentation throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  
• Prepare and maintain Python applications while resolving application defects and performance issues.
  
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and automated test cases to ensure application quality.
  
• Enhance existing applications by analysing business requirements, preparing implementation plans, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  
• Monitor application health and provide production support when required.
  
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, QA Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and UI Developers.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5- 7 years of experience in Python application development.
  
• Proven experience as a Python Developer or Backend Application Developer.
  
• Experience with Python web frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  
• Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.
  
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, LDAP, and SSO.
  
• Familiarity with API documentation tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as PyTest or UnitTest
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)