Senior Python Backend Architect – Cloud-Native, AKS & Django

Tech Junction Ltd; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

eHub Global is seeking a Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications in cloud-native environments. The role emphasizes deep Python expertise, backend development, and hands-on AKS container deployments.

You will work with architects, DevOps, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure and resilient systems using Python, Django, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD pipelines across AKS, cloud, and microservices ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and software engineering.
• Strong experience with Django backend development and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Python and Django.
• Build scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices for cloud-native environments.
• Develop high-performance data processing solutions using NumPy and related libraries.
• Deploy and manage applications in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and architecture standards.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide advanced debugging support.
• Ensure secure coding practices and application security controls.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural decisions for distributed systems.

Skills

Python

Django

NumPy

AKS

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Git

OOP

Debugging

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

🔎 Job Title: Senior Python Developer | eHub Global | Minneapolis, MN / Atlanta, GA / New Jersey / Philadelphia, PA

🏢 Recruiting Company: eHub Global

🌍 Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota | Atlanta, Georgia | New Jersey | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

💼 Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (Based on Client Requirement)

📧 Application Method: Send your updated resume, current location, and education details (including University name) to [e-mail]
✓ Multiple locations available across the United States
✓ Senior-level opportunity requiring 10+ years of experience
✓ Strong expertise in Python, Django, NumPy, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) required
✓ Experience in cloud-native application development and microservices architecture preferred

💡 Position Summary

eHub Global is seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications within modern cloud-native environments. This role is ideal for professionals with deep Python expertise, strong backend development skills, and hands-on experience with containerized deployments on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

📜 Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Python Developer, you will be responsible for building and enhancing high-performance backend systems that power mission-critical business applications. You will work closely with software architects, DevOps engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to develop scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. The role requires extensive experience in Python development, Django-based applications, cloud-native architectures, and container orchestration platforms. You will contribute to the design of RESTful services, optimization of distributed systems, and implementation of CI/CD best practices. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex enterprise platforms while leveraging modern technologies across cloud, containers, and microservices ecosystems.

✅ Key Responsibilities

✓ Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Python and Django

✓ Build scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices for cloud-native environments

✓ Develop high-performance data processing solutions utilizing NumPy and related Python libraries

✓ Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations

✓ Deploy and manage applications within Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments

✓ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and architecture standards

✓ Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability

✓ Troubleshoot production issues and provide advanced debugging support

✓ Implement secure coding practices and application security controls

✓ Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment processes

✓ Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to software engineering best practices

✓ Contribute to architectural decisions for distributed and containerized systems

🎓 Required Qualifications & Skills

✓ 10+ years of hands-on software development experience

✓ Expert-level proficiency in Python programming and software engineering

✓ Strong experience with Django framework and backend application development

✓ Hands-on experience with NumPy and data processing solutions

✓ Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

✓ Strong understanding of cloud-native and containerized application architectures

✓ Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs

✓ Solid knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems

✓ Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), data structures, and design patterns

✓ Experience with Git-based version control systems

✓ Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

✓ Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and production support capabilities

✓ Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

✓ Experience developing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications

✨ Nice-to-Have Skills

✓ Experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native development

✓ Hands-on experience with Docker containerization

✓ Experience with Kubernetes administration and orchestration

✓ Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database technologies

✓ Experience designing large-scale distributed applications

✓ Understanding of application security best practices

✓ Experience with performance tuning and optimization

✓ Exposure to enterprise cloud architecture and modernization initiatives

💡 Recruitment Pro Tip

Employers hiring senior Python professionals look beyond coding skills. Highlight projects where you designed scalable cloud-native applications, deployed workloads on AKS, optimized application performance, led architecture decisions, or implemented microservices and CI/CD pipelines that delivered measurable business and operational improvements.