Python Developer

Vellstone; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vellstone in India is seeking a Technical Lead- Python to steer the design, development, and evolution of scalable backend systems powering our digital compliance platform serving 2,000+ Indian businesses.

You will lead architecture, mentor engineers, own API design, and drive CI/CD, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes adoption in a hybrid remote role with quarterly in-office.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years backend software development with leadership.
• Proficient in Python frameworks Django/Flask/FastAPI.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs, auth, microservices.
• Databases and caching: MySQL/PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and technical architecture of backend systems and APIs using Python.
• Set engineering best practices and review code with the team.
• Mentor engineers through pair programming and knowledge sharing.
• Own estimations, designs, sprint planning, and delivery ownership.
• Optimize performance via DB tuning, caching, and async processing.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive platform improvements.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

RESTful APIs

JWT/OAuth

Microservices

Distributed architecture

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git workflows

SaaS/product experience

AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Git

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Fully remote, with one week in the office once every three months)

Experience: 6 to 8 years

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Work Schedule: Full-time

We’re hiring a Technical Lead- Python to lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable backend systems powering product offerings, for our client which is a leading digital compliance platform operating at population scale across 2,000+ Indian businesses.

As the Technical Lead-Python, your responsibilities would be:

• Leading the design, development, and technical architecture of scalable, high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs using Python.
• Driving key architectural decisions, promoting clean code, and setting engineering best practices across the team.
• Conducting code reviews and mentoring engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Managing technical estimations, solution designs, sprint planning, and delivery ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Optimizing application performance through database tuning, caching, asynchronous processing, and CI/CD automation.
• Troubleshooting production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and driving long-term platform improvements.

Requirements:

• 6–8 years of backend software development experience, including hands‑on technical leadership.
• Strong expertise in Python and frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Proven experience in RESTful API design, authentication (JWT/OAuth), microservices, and distributed architecture.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB) or caching (Redis).
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Git workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross‑functional communication skills, with SaaS/product experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) is a plus.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering team while shaping modern technical architecture.
• Drive impactful architectural decisions and adopt cutting‑edge tools and frameworks.
• Enjoy a flexible work structure with a hybrid environment.
• Opportunity for rapid professional growth and continuous learning within a fast‑paced product‑centric team.