Python Developer

Daten; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in India is seeking a Senior API Engineer to lead API development and integration efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in API design and implementation, with a strong proficiency in Python and AWS technologies. Responsibilities include managing the full API lifecycle, ensuring secure and scalable integrations, and mentoring junior team members. This role offers the chance to work in an agile environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in API development.
• Deep understanding of API design and implementation.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of API development.
• Create detailed API specifications and design documents.
• Build secure, scalable integration APIs.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices.

Skills

API development expertise

Python proficiency

Experience with AWS technologies

Familiarity with OAuth protocols

Solid understanding of OpenAPI Specifications

Knowledge of CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

Django

Flask

APIGEE

Terraform

GitLab

Job description

As a Senior API Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing cutting‑edge application integrations within an agile delivery team. You will leverage your expertise to design, implement, and manage API solutions that connect a variety of systems and services seamlessly.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in API development, with a deep understanding of API design and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and backend services using frameworks such as Django, or Flask.
• Expertise in Python and API management platforms such as APIGEE, with a solid understanding of web service protocols and API gateways.
• Extensive experience working with AWS technologies, including ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Terraform, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, CloudWatch, Dynatrace, ALB, NLB, DynamoDB, Aurora RDS, MongoDB, Redis, Memcached, AWS Secrets Manager, and Kafka.
• Strong familiarity with authentication/authorization protocols such as OAuth, SSO/SAML.
• Proficiency in build tools (Maven, Gradle) and unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Foundational experience with service orchestration, messaging technologies, and microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of OpenAPI Specifications (Swagger) and API interface design.
• Exposure to SOAP and traditional web services is a plus.

Experience with API gateway features such as rate limiting, spike arrest, and quotas

Role & Responsibilities

• End-to-End API Integration: Own the full lifecycle of API development, from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance, ensuring robust and secure integrations across diverse systems.
• API Design & Documentation: Analyze data, workflows, system interfaces, and software to create detailed API specifications and design documents. Establish and enforce API management best practices and standards.
• API Security & Integration: Build secure, scalable integration APIs to interface with a wide range of systems and services, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• CI/CD Implementation: Set up and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines using tools like GitLab, Harness, and deploy to AWS EKS or serverless environments.
• System Gap Analysis: Identify gaps between current systems and desired end‑state solutions, and develop actionable roadmaps to bridge these gaps.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Design, develop, and enhance software solutions. Perform unit testing, code reviews, performance testing, and documentation. Ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Project Ownership & Mentorship: Take ownership of moderately complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment.
• Agile Methodology: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment, delivering timely, high‑quality solutions.