Staff Software Engineer - Python, React & Cloud

Blue Yonder; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused company is seeking a skilled software architect to lead the design and development of scalable, AI-enabled applications using Python. This role requires significant experience in cloud-native architecture and microservices, along with excellent leadership qualities to mentor junior associates. Candidates should have a strong background in full-stack development, performance optimization, and agile methodologies. The position offers the flexibility to work from various locations in India, supporting both remote and on-site teams.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of experience in Python and related technologies.
• Strong experience in full-stack development with APIs.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of AI-enabled applications.
• Own end-to-end solution lifecycle ensuring scalability.
• Architect backend services with a focus on performance.

Skills

Python

Node JS

React JS

Full-stack development

Performance optimization

Microservices architecture

AI/ML techniques

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Secure architecture

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Azure

Job description

Scope

• Core responsibilities to include architecting and designing (along with counterparts and distinguished architects) a ground up cloud native GenAI/UX platform.
• The team currently comprises 30+ global associates across US, India (COE) and EU and is expected to grow rapidly. The incumbent will need to have leadership qualities to also mentor junior and mid-level software associates in our team.

Our Current Technical Environment

• Software: Python, Fast API, Node JS, React JS, GitHub, Azure B2C/B2B, Azure Foundry
• Application Architecture: scalable, resilient, event driven, secure multi-tenant microservices architecture
• Cloud Architecture: MS Azure (ARM templates, AKS, Application gateway, Virtual Networks, Event Hub, Azure AD), Azure Functions, Logic Apps
• Frameworks/Others: Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, Elasticsearch, NoSQL, RDBMS

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the design and development of scalable, AI-enabled applications using Python.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of solutions, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and performance.
• Architect and maintain robust backend services using Python (e.g., FastAPI), with a focus on performance and security.
• Build intuitive front-end interfaces using React.js to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Apply best practices to develop secure, cloud-native solutions aligned with real-world use cases (Azure Cloud).
• Evaluate existing systems and propose architectural enhancements with detailed technical design documentation.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and SMEs to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Facilitate technical design walkthroughs and gather actionable feedback from stakeholders.
• Plan and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including automation and performance testing.
• Provide production support, including real-time debugging and root cause analysis.
• Ensure system stability through proactive monitoring and long-term fixes.
• Manage task priorities effectively within Agile frameworks.
• Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and industry trends.
• Drive innovation by exploring new tools and techniques to improve scalability and performance.
• Comply with company policies, including flexibility in work location and team assignments.

What We Are Looking For

• 10-13 years of experience in Python, Node JS, React JS, Design Patterns, Data structures, Restful Web services, Ajax, SQL programming.
• Strong experience in full-stack development using Python with React.js and backend APIs.
• Experience with APIs and event-driven architecture (Kafka, Redis).
• Proven expertise in performance optimization for real-time systems.
• Solid understanding of microservices and service-oriented architecture.
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques such as NLP, computer vision, and LLMs.
• Experience across software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to leverage and guide teams in adopting coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Experience with building AI agents is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience, thorough knowledge, and interests in cloud native architecture, distributed micro-services & micro-frontends, multi-tenant SaaS solution and cloud scalability, performance, and high availability.
• Understanding of technical architectures, capacity plans, tool requirements, automation plans, product launch plans, and other deliverables.
• Nurture a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, creative problem solving, and innovation within the team.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript patterns and the challenges involved with creating maintainable JavaScript applications.
• Exposure to latest technologies e.g. Kafka, Akka, Storm, Spark/Flink, GraphQL.
• Strong understanding of software design principles.
• Experience developing large, scalable applications deployed on cloud.
• Experience using Git for complex software systems with teams.
• Passion for learning new tools, languages, and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in agile test-driven development with continuous integration.
• Experience with DevOps, infrastructure as code, and infrastructure automation.
• Good understanding of secure architectures, secure configuration, identity management; strong requirements analysis and solution design abilities.
• Open for on-call support when needed.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.