Senior Backend Software Engineer – Python

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 558,000 - 2,232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Food provided

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Job summary

IRVx Softworks Labs in Ahmedabad is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong Python skills to design scalable backend services and robust APIs.

You will work on existing codebases, contribute to architecture discussions, and help maintain high-performance production systems, while mentoring peers and upholding code quality.

This on-site role offers a competitive monthly salary in the ₹50k–₹200k range, with opportunities to work across modern cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend development with Python and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Ability to read and improve existing codebases and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Develop scalable and secure REST APIs.
• Work on existing codebases and improve system architecture.
• Participate in technical design and architecture discussions.
• Debug and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of systems.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and system improvements.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Relational databases

Codebase comprehension

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Job description

IRVx Softworks Labs is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong expertise in Python and backend system design. The role focuses on building scalable services, designing robust APIs, and maintaining high-quality production systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Develop scalable and secure REST APIs.
• Work on existing codebases and improve system architecture.
• Participate in technical design and architecture discussions.
• Debug and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and maintainability of systems.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and system improvements.

Requirements

• Strong backend development experience with Python
• Solid understanding of core programming concepts
• Experience with REST APIs and relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• Ability to read, understand, and improve existing codebases
• Comfortable adapting to new technologies and problem domains

Nice to Have

• Experience with PHP frameworks (Laravel/Symfony)
• Exposure to other languages (Go, Java, JS/TS, etc.)
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, or cloud platforms
• Mentoring or technical ownership experience

What We Value

• Engineers who use languages as tools, not identities
• Clear thinking, maintainable code, and good judgement
• Ownership and accountability

Location: Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Salary: ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 per month

Experience Required: 7+ Years (Strong Backend Experience)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience

• Python: 3 years (Preferred)
• Django: 3 years (Preferred)

Language

• English (Preferred)
• Gujarati (Preferred)