Senior Python Developer

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship and learning programs

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Chennai is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design and develop scalable Python platforms and enterprise grade applications. You will build REST APIs, microservices, and real-time features using WebSockets and SSE, work with PostgreSQL/SQL Server, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The role emphasizes code quality, security, testing, and deployment best practices, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for mentorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development using Python technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python, FastAPI, and Django frameworks.
• Hands on experience in REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server (SSMS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Design and build scalable REST APIs and microservices architectures.
• Implement real time features using WebSockets and SSE.
• Containerize applications with Docker.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams.
• Ensure coding standards, security practices, testing methodologies, and deployment best practices.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and optimization initiatives.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Django

REST APIs

Microservices

SQLAlchemy

Django ORM

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Docker

CI/CD

Git

Async/Await

WebSockets

SSE

Agile

Mentoring

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

SQLAlchemy

Django ORM

Job description

• You will join our high-performance engineering team and contribute to designing and developing scalable backend platforms and enterprise grade applications using modern Python technologies.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python frameworks such as Fast API and Django.
• Design and build scalable REST APIs and microservices architecture for enterprise applications.
• Implement real time communication features using WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE).
• Design, optimize, and manage database schemas, queries, and performance tuning activities.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases for high performance and reliable data management.
• Implement ORM based data access using SQLAlchemy and Django ORM.
• Containerize applications and services using Docker to support scalable deployment environments.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams to deliver business critical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, testing methodologies, and deployment best practices.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Support CI/CD implementation and contribute towards improving engineering and release processes.

What We Seek In You

• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Python technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python, FastAPI, and Django frameworks.
• Hands on experience in REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server (SSMS).
• Experience working with ORM frameworks such as SQLAlchemy and Django ORM.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming concepts using async/await.
• Hands-on experience implementing WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE).
• Experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.
• Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
• Strong understanding of scalable system design, backend optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience working in agile and collaborative development environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision making is an added advantage.

Life At Next

At our core, we're driven by the mission of tailoring growth for our customers by enabling them to transform their aspirations into tangible outcomes. We're dedicated to empowering them to shape their futures and achieve ambitious goals. To fulfil this commitment, we foster a culture defined by agility, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to progress. Our organizational framework is both streamlined and vibrant, characterized by a hands-on leadership style that prioritizes results and fosters growth.

Perks Of Working with Us

• Clear objectives to ensure alignment with our mission, fostering your meaningful contribution.
• Abundant opportunities for engagement with customers, product managers, and leadership.
• You'll be guided by progressive paths while receiving insightful guidance from managers through ongoing feedforward sessions.
• Cultivate and leverage robust connections within diverse communities of interest. Choose your mentor to navigate your current endeavors and steer your future trajectory.
• Embrace continuous learning and upskilling opportunities through Nexversity.
• Enjoy the flexibility to explore various functions, develop new skills, and adapt to emerging technologies. Embrace a hybrid work model promoting work-life balance. Access comprehensive family health insurance coverage, prioritizing the well-being of your loved ones.
• Embark on accelerated career paths to actualize your professional aspirations.

Who we are?

We enable high growth enterprises to build hyper personalized solutions to transform their vision into reality. With a keen eye for detail, we apply creativity, embrace new technology and harness the power of data and AI to co-create solutions tailored made to meet unique needs for our customers.

Join our passionate team and tailor your growth with us!