Staff Consultant - Backend Developer

Apps Associates; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apps Associates in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an experienced backend developer to design, build and optimize scalable Python services and REST APIs in a collaborative Agile environment. You will work closely with product managers and QA to deliver robust backend solutions.

Responsibilities include writing efficient SQL, implementing secure coding practices, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Mentorship and continuous learning are encouraged within a team that values quality and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 3-4 years of professional experience in backend software development and production support.
• Strong programming skills in Python backend development.
• Hands-on experience with Python, REST API development, backend frameworks, and related technologies; exposure to AWS and/or OCI is preferred.
• Strong design capabilities with a solid understanding of system design, OOP, design patterns, data structures, and clean coding practices.
• Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Bitbucket/Git and version control best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure backend services and APIs.
• Build high-performance server-side applications using Python and related backend technologies.
• Design reusable backend components using sound design patterns and ensure code modularity, maintainability, and extensibility.
• Design and implement robust RESTful APIs and backend solutions with strong attention to scalability, reliability, and clean architecture principles.
• Follow secured coding practices and industry standards.
• Writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Perform code optimization and other technics to improve application performance.
• Good at understanding the client requirements, problem solving, and self-motivated.
• Should be familiar with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment, preferably in AWS / OCI environments.
• Participate in release planning, change management, and rollback strategies.
• Validate production deployments and perform post-release monitoring.
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide accurate effort estimates and status updates.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python

REST API development

Backend frameworks

System design

RDBMS and data modeling

Git / Bitbucket

Agile/Scrum

Analytical problem solving

CI/CD practices

AWS/OCI exposure

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/IT

3-4 years backend experience

Tools

Git

AWS

OCI

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure backend services and APIs.
• Build high-performance server-side applications using Python and related backend technologies.
• Design reusable backend components using sound design patterns and ensure code modularity, maintainability, and extensibility.
• Design and implement robust RESTful APIs and backend solutions with strong attention to scalability, reliability, and clean architecture principles.
• Follow secured coding practices and industry standards
• Writing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
• Perform code optimization and other technics to improve application performance.
• Good at understanding the client requirements, problem solving, and self-motivated.
• Should be familiar with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment, preferably in AWS / OCI environments.
• Participate in release planning, change management, and rollback strategies.
• Validate production deployments and perform post-release monitoring.
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams and participate in sprint ceremonies.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide accurate effort estimates and status updates.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Required Skills Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-4 years of professional experience in backend software development and production support.
• Strong programming skills in Python backend development.
• Hands-on experience with Python, REST API development, backend frameworks, and related technologies; exposure to AWS and/or OCI is preferred.
• Strong design capabilities with a solid understanding of system design, object-oriented principles, design patterns, data structures, and clean coding practices.
• Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Experience with Bitbucket/Git and version control best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.