Senior Python Developer – Bangalore (Onsite/Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. This role demands hands-on expertise in Python-based backend development, microservices architecture, API security, and DevOps practices. As a senior contributor, you will lead technical delivery, mentor junior developers, and collaborate across teams to build scalable, fault-tolerant systems.

Location

Bangalore – Onsite/Hybrid (flexible based on project needs)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python 3 applications using Flask, Django, or FastAPI
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications
• Ensure secure API integrations using OAuth 2.0, JWT, token validation, and scopes
• Build and maintain microservices with containerization (Docker/Podman) and orchestration platforms
• Conduct unit, integration, and E2E testing using pytest, behave, Selenium
• Manage code quality with linters, static analysis tools, and profiling for performance optimization
• Collaborate in code reviews, design discussions, and cross-team coordination
• Support release cycles, incident analysis, and defect resolution
• Contribute to architectural diagrams using Draw.io, Gliffy, Visio, or similar tools
• Lead and mentor intermediate/junior developers, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python 3 development
• Strong grasp of microservice architecture and stateless service design
• Experience with SQL databases including schema design and optimization
• Proficiency in Git, GitHub, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with virtual environments, dependency management (requirements.txt, pyproject.toml), and packaging tools (setuptools, twine)
• Exposure to observability tools and OpenTelemetry integration
• Experience with fault-tolerant architectures (retries, fallbacks, failover strategies)
• Knowledge of load balancing tools and distributed caching integrations
• Solid understanding of data encryption (in-transit and at-rest)
• Active participation in scaled agile environments and international teams

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven track record of mentoring teams (3–5 developers)
• Experience working across multiple scrum teams in scaled agile setups
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Pandas, NumPy for data processing
• Familiarity with Ansible for configuration management
• Hands-on with Postman/Insomnia for API testing