Senior Software Engineer (Python)

You will be joining a product-based software company known for building innovative, scalable, and intelligent digital solutions that have a tangible impact on real businesses. As a Senior Python Developer, your primary responsibility will involve taking ownership of backend systems, leading development best practices, and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to develop high-performing applications. - Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure REST APIs using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF). - Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to define technical requirements. - Write efficient, reusable, and testable code following best practices. - Integrate data storage solutions such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis. - Manage and optimize server-side logic and performance. - Implement security and data protection measures. - Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning. - Stay updated with emerging trends in Python/Django and suggest improvements. - 5-7 years of hands-on experience in Python and Django (Django REST Framework a must). - Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and software architecture. - Proficiency with SQL databases and ORM concepts. - Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows. - Good knowledge of asynchronous programming, Celery, or task queues is a plus. - Familiarity with Docker, AWS, or Azure environments preferred. - Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills. You should ideally have experience working in product-based or SaaS environments and exposure to machine learning, AI integrations, or LLMs (e.g., OpenAI APIs). Knowledge of React, FastAPI, or GraphQL would be an added advantage.,