Python Developer

ESP Engineered; Tamil Nadu; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Remote-first work environment

High ownership and rapid learning environment

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a skilled Backend Developer in Tamil Nadu, India to design and build scalable APIs and backend systems. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask, and will be responsible for enhancing backend services and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a remote-first work environment with opportunities to work on advanced AI-driven projects and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Python Developer.
• Strong experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
• Proven experience building backend services, APIs, and integrations.
• Hands-on experience developing Python packages and SDKs.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and software design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable APIs and backend services using Python.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on backend requirements.
• Take ownership of critical backend components and APIs.
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing systems.

Skills

FastAPI

Django

Flask

Python

SQL

NoSQL

OOP Principles

RESTful Services

GraphQL Services

Git

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Job description

At goML, we design and build cutting-edge Generative AI, AI/ML, and Data Engineering solutions that help businesses unlock the full potential of their data, drive intelligent automation, and create transformative AI-powered experiences. Our mission is to bridge the gap between state-of-the-art AI research and real-world enterprise applications—helping organizations innovate faster, make smarter decisions, and scale AI solutions seamlessly.

We’re looking for a Backend Developer with strong backend engineering skills and deep expertise in Python’s ecosystem. In this role, you’ll design and build scalable APIs, backend services, and Python packages that form the backbone of our AI-driven platforms. If you enjoy writing clean, efficient code and building systems that scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You? Why Now?

As enterprises rapidly adopt AI, the need for robust, scalable backend systems has never been greater. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex backend problems, designing APIs, and building reliable systems that power AI and data-driven applications.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

First 30 Days: Foundation & Context

• Get familiar with goML’s AI/ML and GenAI platforms, backend architecture, and development standards
• Deep dive into existing Python services, APIs, and system integrations
• Understand database designs, async workflows, and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate with senior engineers to learn domain-specific backend requirements

First 60 Days: Execution & Contribution

• Develop and enhance backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask)
• Design and implement Python packages and SDKs for internal and external use
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to build reliable, data-driven services
• Apply OOP principles and design patterns to write clean, maintainable code
• Implement async programming to improve performance and scalability
• Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and AI/ML teams

First 180 Days: Ownership & Scale

• Take ownership of critical backend components and APIs
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of existing systems
• Design and maintain RESTful and GraphQL services
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployments
• Mentor junior developers and influence backend best practices
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to solve complex problems

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills)

Must-Have

• 3+ years of experience as a Python Developer
• Strong experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask
• Proven experience building backend services, APIs, and integrations
• Hands-on experience developing Python packages and SDKs (PyPI, setuptools)
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and software design patterns
• Experience with SQL & NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Knowledge of application scaling, concurrency, and async programming
• Experience building RESTful and GraphQL services
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows

Nice-to-Have

• Experience deploying applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with Docker and cloud-native architectures
• Exposure to Generative AI, AI/ML systems, or MLOps practices
• Experience with testing frameworks and backend quality assurance
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Work With Us?

• Remote-first, with offices in Coimbatore for in-person collaboration
• Work on real-world AI, ML, and GenAI systems at enterprise scale
• High ownership, high impact, and rapid learning environment
• Competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities