Senior Python Developer - Backend Architecture

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Development Leadership :

• Lead the design and development of complex, high-performance, and scalable backend applications using Python frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Drive the implementation of robust RESTful APIs and GraphQL services, ensuring security, efficiency, and adherence to best practices.
• Champion and implement asynchronous programming patterns to optimize application responsiveness and resource utilization.
  

Database & Data Engineering

• Design, optimize, and manage data interactions with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Utilize and integrate with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka) for data processing, streaming, and analytics.
  

Cloud-Native & DevOps Excellence

• Architect and deploy applications on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Leverage extensive experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for building, deploying, and managing microservices.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and similar technologies to ensure automated testing and deployment.
  

Quality Assurance & Code Standards

• Implement and enforce high code quality standards, utilizing testing tools like PyTest for unit/integration tests and SonarQube for static code analysis.
• Oversee comprehensive testing strategies, potentially including automation with tools like Selenium.
  

Domain Expertise (Travel Tech)

• Apply deep expertise in travel APIs, intricate booking flows, and diverse payment gateway integrations to build industry-leading solutions.
• Translate complex business requirements from the travel domain into elegant and efficient technical designs.
  

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, QA, and front-end teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  

Requirements

Education :

Technical Expertise (8+ years total experience) :

• At least 3 years of hands-on, in-depth experience (implies significant project leadership/architectural contribution) with Python frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and practical experience with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with testing tools such as PyTest, Selenium, and SonarQube.
• Demonstrable expertise in travel APIs, complex booking flows, and payment gateway integrations.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences