Senior Developer (Python, FastAPI/Django, React)

Emerson; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Senior Application Developer in India to design and deliver enterprise-grade Python backends and full-stack solutions for asset management platforms. You will create REST and GraphQL APIs, integrate with Zoomin, and build React front-ends for engineers, admins, and customers across Emerson's global network.

The role emphasizes end-to-end SDLC, production support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with proven full-stack Python delivery in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in building and maintaining production-grade REST APIs using FastAPI or Django REST Framework.
• Hands-on experience designing or consuming GraphQL APIs, including schema definition, resolvers, and client query patterns.
• Experience designing PostgreSQL schemas, writing complex queries, managing migrations, and optimizing query performance for production workloads.
• Experience designing, versioning, and consuming REST APIs, familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and API key authentication patterns.
• Solid experience building React.js front-end interfaces with modern JavaScript (ES6+), state management (Redux or Context API), component lifecycle management, and responsive UI design.
• Experience integrating with external SaaS or documentation delivery platforms via REST or webhook-based workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines and sprint-based delivery with advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Python-based REST APIs and backend services, using FastAPI or Django REST Framework.
• Design and expose GraphQL APIs for flexible client-driven queries and evolve existing GraphQL schemas.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and migrations for product registry, asset tracking, and documentation metadata.
• Integrate with Zoomin and other documentation vendor APIs, managing content delivery and metadata sync.
• Build and maintain React.js front-end components and interfaces with Redux/Context API and responsive UI.
• Apply the full SDLC from requirements analysis to testing, deployment, and production support.
• Troubleshoot production issues across Python APIs, PostgreSQL, and React layers; conduct root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, System Analysts, QA, and backend developers to deliver platform features.
• Maintain API contracts, data models, and runbooks for owned services.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Django REST Framework

FastAPI

React.js

Redux

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Zoomin

Paligo

MadCap Flare

Docker

Git

Job description

Job Description

If you are a Senior Application Developer with strong Python backend and full-stack expertise, this role offers the opportunity to build and maintain enterprise-grade products and asset management platforms for a global automation technology leader. You will design Python REST and GraphQL APIs, integrate with documentation vendors such as Zoomin, and deliver React front-end interfaces that surface product and asset data to engineers, administrators, and customers across Emerson's global network.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Design, build, and maintain Python-based REST APIs and backend services, using FastAPI or Django REST Framework.
• Design and expose GraphQL APIs where product and asset data consumption patterns require flexible, client-driven queries, and maintain and evolve existing GraphQL schemas.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and migrations supporting product registry, asset tracking, and documentation metadata at production scale.
• Integrate with Zoomin and other third-party documentation vendor APIs, managing content delivery, publication workflows, and metadata synchronization between internal systems and external platforms.
• Build and maintain React.js front-end components and interfaces that surface product and asset data to end users, including state management (Redux or Context API) and responsive UI design.
• Apply the full SDLC to deliver solutions across the product and asset portfolio, from requirements analysis through testing, deployment, and production support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across Python APIs, PostgreSQL, and React layers, conduct root cause analysis, and implement durable performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, System Analysts, QA teams, and the backend developer to deliver platform features.
• Maintain API contracts, data models, integration guides, and runbooks for owned services.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD delivery practices using Azure DevOps.

Who You Are:

You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You act with a clear sense of ownership and take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. You effectively communicate in various settings and provide timely, helpful information to individuals across the organization. You partner with others to get work done and create teamwork that allows the organization to achieve shared objectives. You step up to address difficult issues and are willing to champion ideas on their merits.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with proven full-stack Python delivery in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in building and maintaining production-grade REST APIs using FastAPI or Django REST Framework.
• Hands-on experience designing or consuming GraphQL APIs, including schema definition, resolvers, and client query patterns.
• Experience designing PostgreSQL schemas, writing complex queries, managing migrations, and optimizing query performance for production workloads.
• Experience designing, versioning, and consuming REST APIs, familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and API key authentication patterns.
• Solid experience building React.js front-end interfaces with modern JavaScript (ES6+), state management (Redux or Context API), component lifecycle management, and responsive UI design.
• Experience integrating with external SaaS or documentation delivery platforms via REST or webhook-based workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines and sprint-based delivery with advanced English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience with Zoomin, Paligo, MadCap Flare, or similar structured documentation delivery and API platforms.
• Familiarity with product information management (PIM) systems, digital asset management (DAM), or product catalog APIs.
• Experience with asynchronous task processing in Python, including Celery, RQ, or FastAPI Background Tasks.
• Knowledge of Git, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks (PyTest, Jest, Cypress).
• Basic familiarity with containerization (Docker) for local development and pipeline stages.
• Experience working in international, cross-time zone Agile delivery teams.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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