Senior Python Engineer

Tekskills Inc.; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills India is seeking a backend engineer with strong Python skills to design, build, and maintain scalable services. You will work on REST and async APIs, microservices, and data pipelines, ensuring high performance and security. The role involves cloud deployment, CI/CD, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Django/Flask/FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, and SQL/NoSQL databases, and thrives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building Python web applications with Django/Flask/FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and asynchronous APIs.
• Experience with microservices and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and backend components.
• Build RESTful and asynchronous APIs; design microservices architectures.
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases, queues, and data pipelines; ETL workflows.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and execution speed; profile code.
• Deploy and operate on AWS/Azure/GCP; implement CI/CD with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write unit/integration tests (pytest/unittest); support QA/UAT and production.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to translate requirements.
• Implement secure coding practices and authentication/authorization.
• Manage versioning, releases, observability, and lifecycle of apps.
• Produce API references and developer documentation.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask/FastAPI

Asyncio

REST APIs

Tools

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

RabbitMQ/Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Git

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

Responsibilities

• Application & Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications, services, and backend components using frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• API & Microservices Engineering: Build RESTful and asynchronous APIs, design microservices architectures, and integrate with internal/external systems and databases.
• Data Handling & Processing: Work with SQL/NoSQL databases, message queues, and data pipelines; implement ETL workflows and ensure high data quality.
• Performance & Optimization: Optimize application performance, memory usage, and execution speed; profile code and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cloud & DevOps Integration: Deploy and operate applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), integrating CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Testing & Debugging: Write robust unit/integration tests (pytest/unittest), debug complex issues, and support QA/UAT and production deployments.
• Collaboration: Partner with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Security & Compliance: Implement secure coding practices, handle authentication/authorization, and ensure application compliance with standards.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage versioning, releases, observability, and maintain applications throughout their lifecycle.
• Documentation: Produce clear technical documentation, API references, and user guides for developers and stakeholders.

Skills

• Core: Python, Django/Flask/FastAPI, Async programming (asyncio), REST APIs.
• Technical: Microservices, SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), Message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Git, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab), Linux, API security.
• Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD best practices, Code review & clean coding principles.

Personal / Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Structured and methodical approach to work
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Proactive and self driven
• Strong team player
• Positive attitude and growth mindset
• Reliable and accountable
• Passionate about building high quality, value driven solutions

Mode of Interview: Face to Face WFO / WFH / Hybrid: Hybrid

Important Note: This role is strictly for immediate joiners only. Candidates with 30 / 60 / 90 days notice period will not be considered. Candidate without relevant experience will not be considered.

Company Overview

• Tekskills India is an ISO 9001 certified, CMMI Level 3 company with a global presence across the US, UK, and India. In India, our offices are located in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, and Pune. We specialize in business and technology services, supporting digital transformation for global enterprises.
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