Senior Python Engineer

Tekskills Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills India is seeking a skilled Python backend developer to design, build, and maintain scalable services. You will create RESTful and asynchronous APIs, design microservices, and work with SQL/NoSQL databases, queues, and ETL pipelines.

The role involves cloud deployment, CI/CD integration, and ensuring high performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Django/Flask/FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python with Django/Flask/FastAPI and async programming.
• Experience building RESTful and asynchronous APIs; design of microservices.
• Strong skills with SQL/NoSQL databases, message queues, and data pipelines.
• Ability to optimize performance, memory usage, and throughput.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications and backend components.
• Build RESTful and async APIs; create and refine microservices architectures.
• Handle data with SQL/NoSQL databases, queues, and ETL workflows.
• Profile and optimize code; resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Deploy and operate apps on cloud platforms with CI/CD pipelines.
• Write unit and integration tests; support QA/UAT and production.

Skills

Python

Async programming

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Linux

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

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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