Senior Python Developer - Flask/Django

Role & Responsibilities :
- Design, develop and maintain robust backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and web frameworks (Django/Flask/FastAPI) for production systems.- Architect and implement database schemas, queries and migrations for relational and NoSQL stores (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), optimising for performance and scalability.- Build asynchronous task processing and messaging workflows using Celery/Redis/RabbitMQ; ensure reliable background processing and scheduling.- Package, containerise and deploy applications with Docker and Kubernetes; collaborate on CI/CD pipelines to enable repeatable releases and automated testing.- Collaborate with product, QA and DevOps teams to define API contracts, implement integration tests (pytest) and maintain high-quality code through code reviews and best practices.- Troubleshoot production incidents, profile performance hotspots, and implement monitoring, logging and alerting to maintain SLAs.Skills & Qualifications :
Must-Have :
- Proficient in Python and at least one web framework : Django, Flask or FastAPI.- Strong experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).- Hands-on with containerisation and orchestration : Docker and Kubernetes.- Experience with message queues and asynchronous processing (Celery, Redis, RabbitMQ).- Practical exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and CI/CD workflows (Git-based pipelines).- Familiarity with automated testing (pytest) and ORM libraries (SQLAlchemy/Django ORM).Preferred :
- Experience with microservices architecture and deploying services at scale.- Knowledge of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and performance profiling.- Experience integrating third-party APIs and working with OAuth/JWT-based authentication.Additional Qualifications :
- 5+ years professional experience in backend Python development or similar roles.- Strong problem-solving, system design mindset and ability to work in a hybrid, cross-functional team.