Python Engineer

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer Python & FastAPI

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience Required:

Total Experience: 8+ years

Relevant Experience: 6+ years in backend development using Python, Flask, and related technologies

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in Python, Fast API, RESTful API design, Authentication frameworks, and SQL/Database technologies. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader capable of driving backend architecture, mentoring team members, and contributing as an individual contributor to deliver scalable and secure backend solutions.

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Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python and Fast API

Architect and implement scalable REST APIs with secure authentication and authorization mechanisms

Optimize database queries and schema design for performance and scalability (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)

Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high code quality

Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth and technical excellence

Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring high availability and reliability

Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and frameworks

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in Python and Flask

Deep understanding of REST API design principles

Experience with OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization frameworks

Expertise in SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)

Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience working in Agile Scrum team

Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Proven ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Exposure to microservices architecture