Senior Python Developer

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Quarterly growth opportunities

Company-sponsored higher education and certifications

Flexible work hours

Insurance coverage for family

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with over 8 years of expertise in backend systems and APIs. The role emphasizes designing secure and reliable applications, ownership of development, and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Django and Flask, along with skills in SQL and NoSQL databases. The company offers competitive compensation and a values-driven, inclusive work environment that supports diverse lifestyles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional Python development experience with strong problem-solving ability.
• Hands-on experience with Django & Flask and building REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and scalable architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python frameworks.
• Build and maintain microservices, integrations, and data pipelines.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with strong unit/integration test coverage.

Skills

Python development

Django

Flask

REST API development

SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis)

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Security practices (OWASP)

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Celery

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with 8+ years of expertise in building scalable backend systems and APIs. The role focuses on designing high-performance, secure, and reliable applications using modern Python frameworks such as Django and Flask. The ideal candidate will take ownership of end-to-end development, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure best practices across the software development lifecycle in a collaborative Agile environment.

• Role: Senior Python Developer
• Location: All Persistent Location
• Experience: 8+ years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python frameworks (Django/Flask/FastAPI).
• Build and maintain microservices, integrations, and data pipelines as needed.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with strong unit/integration test coverage.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security; handle production issues and post-mortems.
• Collaborate with product owners, UI engineers, DevOps, and QA in Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.
• Perform code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
• Create technical documentation and support release planning.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of professional Python development experience with strong problem-solving ability.
• Hands‑on experience with Django & Flask (FastAPI is a plus) and building REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and scalable architecture principles.
• Database expertise: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis).
• Experience with async processing (Celery/RQ), messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ) is a plus.
• Practical exposure to Docker and Kubernetes concepts; familiarity with cloud platforms is preferred.
• Good knowledge of security practices (OWASP), logging/monitoring, and observability.
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.