Senior Software Engineer I

Job Title: Senior Python Engineer – Rakuten Tickets

Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid/Remote options available)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Engineer to join our Rakuten Tickets team. This role involves designing and developing scalable backend services, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability of our ticketing platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python frameworks like FastAPI and Pyramid.
• Build and optimize data models and queries in MySQL for performance and scalability.
• Implement caching strategies using Redis to improve system responsiveness.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy them on Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams to ensure smooth CI/CD and cloud-native deployments.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentoring junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a focus on root cause analysis.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Python.
• Strong expertise in MySQL, including query optimization and schema design.
• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and pub/sub mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Experience with FastAPI and/or Pyramid frameworks.
• Familiarity with at least one major Cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in ticketing, e-commerce, or high-traffic consumer platforms.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and performance tuning.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.

Years Of Exp

4 to 7 years

Mandatory Skills

Python, MySQL, Redis

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India