Python Backend Developer

Sekel Tech; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sekel Tech is seeking an experienced backend engineer to develop, optimize, and scale server-side systems using Python and Django. You will design RESTful APIs, work with AWS services, and collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes API design, database management, security, and continuous improvement through code reviews and CI/CD practices. Experience with Celery and Redis is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of backend development with Python and Django.
• Hands-on AWS experience including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.
• Strong knowledge of HTTP, REST, and JSON APIs.
• Relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and ORM usage.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and testing/documentation practices.
• Celery for asynchronous tasks and Redis for caching/message brokering.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications using Python and Django.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionalities.
• Work with AWS cloud services to deploy and manage applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate UI with back-end logic.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain databases and data storage solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and ensure high quality and performance.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Celery for background processing and Redis for caching and messaging.

Skills

Python

Django

AWS

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

Celery

CI/CD

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications using Python and Django.

Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionalities.

Work with cloud platforms, specifically AWS, to manage and deploy applications.

Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Develop and maintain databases and data storage solutions.

Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure high-quality and performance standards.

Implement security and data protection measures.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Utilize Celery for task queuing and background processing.

Manage caching and message brokering using Redis.

Handle boterformance and responsiveness.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in backend development using Python and Django.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.
• Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTTP, REST, and JSON.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL and familiarity with
• ORM (Object Relational Mapping).
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools and pipelines.
• Knowledge of best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good knowledge of Celery for managing asynchronous tasks and background jobs.
• Experience with Redis for caching and message brokering.
• Understanding of synchronous and asynchronous programming paradigms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of other backend frameworks or languages such as Flask, FastAPI, Django
• Good to have: Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML,
• CSS) for better collaboration with front-end teams.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.