Python Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Python Developer with a strong background in API development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and secure RESTful APIs. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs using Python frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django REST Framework).
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, QA, and product teams to build robust, reusable backend services.
• Implement API authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, JWT).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Optimize API performance and scalability.
• Handle data integration with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Develop unit and integration tests for APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure high code quality through automation tools.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with at least one Python web framework (Flask, FastAPI, Django).
• Experience on AWS
• Solid understanding of HTTP, JSON, and web services.
• Experience with database design and ORMs (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM).
• Familiarity with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).
• Knowledge of API security standards and practices (OAuth2, rate limiting, etc.).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like pytest or unittest.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger documentation tools.
• Experience in agile software development practices (Scrum, Kanban).

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Location : Bengaluru/Pune