Python Developer

Neurealm; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurealm is seeking a skilled Python Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The role emphasizes production-grade Python, RESTful services, and strong software engineering practices. AWS exposure and Agile collaboration are a plus for this Chennai-based opportunity.

You will work across design, development, and deployment lifecycles, implementing tests, CI/CD, and performance optimizations to deliver robust systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient Python programming with production-grade experience.
• Strong REST API design and backend service thinking.
• Experience with SQL databases and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and backend services.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.
• Write clean, modular, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Debug and resolve production issues while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Design and optimize SQL queries and work with relational databases.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA, and frontend developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Flask

Django

REST API design

SQL databases

Git

PyTest

Linux

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Experience: 3-5 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong Python programming skills, experience building production-grade applications, and a solid understanding of software engineering best practices. Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) is a plus.

The candidate should be comfortable working in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and backend services.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.
• Write clean, modular, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Debug and resolve production issues while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Design and optimize SQL queries and work with relational databases.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA, and frontend developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Implement automated unit and integration tests.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Strong understanding of REST API design and development.
• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and design principles.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (PyTest, Unittest, etc.).
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.

Good to Have

• Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms (Azure/GCP).
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB.
• Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or AWS SQS.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong coding and debugging skills.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Ownership of assigned features from design through deployment.
• Passion for learning new technologies and improving engineering practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with cloud-native application development on AWS.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2, JWT, and SSO.
• Understanding of security best practices for web applications and APIs.
• Basic exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI application development is an added advantage.