Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Mployee.me; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mployee.me is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build AI-powered SaaS solutions with a strong Python backend.

You will collaborate with data scientists, DevOps, and engineers to deploy microservices on cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure) and integrate AI/ML models.

Responsibilities include containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, database design for PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and IaC with Terraform and Helm.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of software development experience focused on Python back-end.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, software engineering, or related field.
• Strong Python, Flask, and Docker/Kubernetes experience.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS) and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Python back-end services with a microservices focus.
• Integrate AI/ML models with back-end systems.
• Deploy containerized apps using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for performance and scale.
• Use Terraform and Helm to manage cloud infrastructure.
• Deploy on GCP/AWS/Azure and implement CI pipelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps, data scientists, and data engineers.
• Contribute to backend, frontend, and overall software architecture.

Skills

Python

Flask

ReactJs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Microservices

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Terraform

Helm

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of AI and machine learning (ML) integrations and back-end solutions using Python. You will play a key role in developing our AI-powered SaaS solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve data-centric problems. This position emphasizes Python back-end development, with additional involvement in AI and ML model integration and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Back-End Development: Design, develop, and optimize back-end services using Python, focusing on microservices and data-centric applications.

• AI & ML Models: Work closely with data scientists to integrate AI and ML models into back-end systems and ensure seamless performance of the applications.

• Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Database Management: Manage SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases, ensuring high performance and scalability.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform and Helm to manage cloud infrastructure.

• Cloud Infrastructure & CI: Work with GCP / AWS / Azure for deploying and managing applications in the cloud. Management of continuous software integration (tests writing, artifacts building, etc.)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with DevOps, Data Scientists, and Data Engineers to build scalable AI solutions.

• Contribution to the back end, front-end and software architecture of applications Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s/masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 3-6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python back-end development.

• Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Flask.
  • Experience with ReactJs for front-end development is a plus.
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and microservices architecture.
  • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and ability to write unit tests.
  • Database management with PostgreSQL / MongoDB.
  • Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.