Senior Python Developer

Luxoft; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in India seeks a Senior Python Developer with 10+ years of software experience to design, build, and deploy scalable backend systems. You will craft RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures while collaborating with architects, product owners, and DevOps to ensure robust, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes deep Python expertise, cloud-native design, CI/CD, and distributed systems knowledge to deliver enterprise-grade applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with at least 7+ years in Python.
• Strong expertise in Python frameworks, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Experience with scalable backend architectures, cloud-native designs, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Python.
• Build scalable REST APIs and Microservices for enterprise-grade applications.
• Create reusable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data processing workflows.
• Develop event-driven and asynchronous applications using modern Python frameworks.
• Implement API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to define API contracts and integrations.
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
• Work with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and monitoring.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Microservices

OOP

Design patterns

SOLID principles

Data structures & algorithms

AsyncIO

Multithreading & multiprocessing

Job description

Project description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with 10+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and microservices-based applications. You should possess deep knowledge of Python frameworks, cloud-native architectures, containerization, CI/CD practices, and distributed systems.Y will work closely with architects, product owners, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams to build high-performance enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Python.Build scalable REST APIs and Microservices for enterprise-grade applications.Create reusable, secure, and high-performance backend services.Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data processing workflows.Develop event-driven and asynchronous applications using modern Python frameworks.Implement API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.Collaborate with frontend teams to define API contracts and integrations.Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement fixes.Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, code reviews, and documentation.Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.Work with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and monitoring.

SKILLS

Must have

• 10+ years of software development experience with at least 7+ years in PythonStrong expertise in:Core PythonPython 3.xObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Functional Programming conceptsDesign PatternsSOLID PrinciplesData Structures & AlgorithmsMultithreading & MultiprocessingAsynchronous Programming (AsyncIO)

Nice to have

N/A