Senior Python Developer

Speedmart; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedmart is seeking a hands-on Senior Python Developer to join as an early engineer in a startup-like environment, yet backed by a large electronics distribution network. You will design, code, deploy, debug, and operate systems with ownership over architecture, product direction, and engineering practices.

The role demands strong Python development and the ability to design scalable architectures, build GenAI solutions, and integrate enterprise systems across AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Python development experience and strong software architecture skills.
• Strong fundamentals in backend engineering, APIs, integrations, and asynchronous workflows.
• Strong data-modeling and SQL/PL SQL skills.
• Ability to operate in lean cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with Redis and Kafka or similar messaging technologies.
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with GenAI/LLM application development and AI operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead scalable, secure Python-based applications, platforms and microservices.
• Define solution architecture, system design, and technology choices for complex business requirements.
• Develop production-grade Python backend applications, REST APIs and microservices using FastAPI/Django.
• Design and implement GenAI/LLM applications, AI Agents, RAG, and orchestration frameworks.
• Integrate AI with ERP, OMS, WMS, external APIs and enterprise systems.
• Design asynchronous, event-driven distributed systems using Kafka and Redis.
• Design efficient SQL/PostgreSQL data models and database solutions.
• Deploy solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Ensure performance, security, reliability, observability and cost optimization.
• Lead architecture/design reviews and mentor engineering teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into practical tech solutions.
• Take end-to-end ownership across architecture, development, deployment and production support.

Skills

Python

Backend engineering

API design

SQL/PostgreSQL

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud deployment

CI/CD

GenAI/LLM

Redis

Kafka

System design

Distributed systems

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

Job description

Our client operates a large, complex pan-India electronics distribution network across India spanning mobile devices, consumer electronics, telecom accessories, and IT products. It is building an AI-native operations platform to rethink how distribution and logistics businesses run—from purchasing, inventory, and order management to logistics, reconciliation, finance, compliance, partner portals, and internal systems. It offers more than just solutions - it helps build ecosystems for long-term success. Their services are designed to accelerate growth, drive operational excellence, and unlock new possibilities for businesses across industries.

The client is part of a diversified business conglomerate with a strategic presence in four high-growth verticals – Trading & Distribution, Technology, Financial Services and Strategic investments. Each business unit is built to lead its domain, fuelling transformation through technology, scale, and impact.

Job Profile: Senior Python Developer

Location: Gurgaon, India

Employment Type – Full Time

Preferred experience: - 5-10 years

The Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Python Architect / Developer who will work like an early engineer in a startup environment, while having the data, users, operational complexity, and resources of an established business. You will design, code, deploy, debug, and operate systems yourself, with meaningful influence over architecture, product direction, and engineering practices. The role requires strong hands-on Python development along with the ability to design scalable architectures, build AI/GenAI solutions, integrate enterprise systems, and take end‑to‑end ownership of production systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead scalable, secure, high-performance Python-based applications, platforms and microservices.
• Define solution architecture, system design, design patterns and technology choices for complex business requirements.
• Develop production-grade Python backend applications, REST APIs and microservices using FastAPI/Django.
• A pragmatic approach to applied AI: excitement about using LLMs where they add value, and the judgment to choose deterministic software where it is the better tool.
• Design and implement GenAI/LLM applications, AI Agents, RAG, Agentic RAG and orchestration frameworks.
• Integrate AI and orchestrate ERP, OMS, WMS, external APIs and enterprise systems.
• Design asynchronous, event-driven and distributed systems using technologies such as Kafka and Redis.
• Design efficient SQL/PostgreSQL data models and database solutions.
• Design and deploy solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, reliability, observability and cost optimization.
• Lead architecture/design reviews, code reviews and technical discussions, while mentoring engineering teams.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, product teams and engineering teams to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Take end-to-end ownership across architecture, development, deployment, debugging and production support.

Must - Have Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of Python development experience, with strong experience in software
• architecture and system design.
• Strong fundamentals in backend engineering, APIs, integrations, and asynchronous workflows.
• Strong data-modeling and SQL/ PL SQL skills.
• Ability to operate in lean cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with FastAPI.
• Strong experience with system design, architecture patterns, scalability and performance optimization.
• Strong experience with SQL, PostgreSQL and database design.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architecture
• Hands-on experience with Redis and Kafka or similar caching/messaging technologies.
• Strong experience with any Cloud deployment - AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, logging and observability.
• Strong hands-on experience in GenAI / LLM application development.
• Understanding of LLM Ops, AI application monitoring and productionization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a
• related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, ERP, OMS or WMS domains.
• Model training (LLM or otherwise) and integration experience.
• Experience integrating ERP, OMS, WMS, partner portals and external APIs.
• Ability to remain hands-on while owning architecture and technical decisions.
• Strong technical leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.