Software Development Engineer (Python)

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer II with strong expertise in Python, Django, and Flask API development to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure backend applications and APIs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on coding, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python, Django, and Flask.
• Build, optimise, and document RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end and third-party services.
• Collaborate with product managers, front-end developers, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Write clean, scalable, and testable code following best practices.
• Implement security and data protection measures for backend services.
• Integrate databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB) and optimise queries for performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor junior developers.
• Work in an agile environment, delivering features in iterations and meeting deadlines.
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django and Flask.
• Proficient in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and familiar with NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Understanding of API authentication methods (OAuth2 JWT, etc. ).
• Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
• Solid understanding of software architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.
• Experience with Celery, Queues, and have worked with Scaling.
  

This job was posted by Hina Sahni from TrueFan.