Senior Python Developer

Expleo Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group in India is seeking an experienced Python Developer with 7+ years to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services. You will build RESTful APIs and microservices, work with SQL/NoSQL databases, and apply cloud and DevOps practices in an Agile environment.

The role emphasizes high-quality, well-tested code, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuing architectural improvement across deployments. Chennai-based opportunity with modern tech stack.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Python development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Python 3.x, OOP, data structures, exception handling, and design patterns.
• Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Good SQL knowledge and PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle; NoSQL like MongoDB/Redis/DynamoDB preferred.
• Git and version-control practices; Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices; cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP; Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Translate requirements into robust technical solutions and optimize performance.
• Write clean, tested code with unit/integration tests.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases; optimize queries.
• Contribute to architecture and design discussions; perform code reviews.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments across environments.
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

Python 3.x

OOP

Data structures

Design patterns

Django

Flask

FastAPI

REST API

Microservices

SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

MongoDB

Redis

DynamoDB

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

Terraform

PyTest

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer with 7+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications and backend services. The candidate should have strong expertise in Python development, API development, database technologies, cloud platforms, and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Python.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-tested code.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases and optimize queries and application performance.
• Participate in application architecture and technical design discussions.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding and development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide effective root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Develop unit and integration tests and ensure good code coverage.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments across environments.

Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Strong knowledge of Python 3.x, OOP, data structures, exception handling, and design patterns.
• Strong experience with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong experience in REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Good knowledge of SQL and databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB is preferred.
• Experience with Git and version-control practices.
• Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and coding standards.

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP cloud-native services.
• Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging/streaming platforms.
• Experience with Celery, RabbitMQ, or asynchronous programming.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks such as PyTest or unittest.
• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience working with large-scale, high-volume applications.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI, or data engineering is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Good stakeholder management skills.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.