Software Engineer Backend

Job Title: Backend Developer

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid - Pune, India

Job Summary:

Join one of our top customer's team as a Backend Developer and be at the forefront of building next-generation server-side solutions. You will play a pivotal role in developing robust APIs and integrating complex systems, ensuring security, scalability, and world-class performance across our platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure RESTful APIs using Python.
• Manage and optimize MySQL databases for seamless data storage and retrieval.
• Integrate external systems and services to enable smooth data exchanges and workflow automation.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and data teams to ensure unified application architecture and deployment.
• Implement API authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline enhancements to streamline development and deployment cycles.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend performance, ensuring high system reliability and uptime.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in backend development.
• Advanced knowledge of MySQL, including database modeling, queries, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in designing and building REST APIs following best practices.
• Practical experience with Docker for containerization and environment consistency.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD tools and workflows for automated testing and deployment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, collaborative team interaction.
• Demonstrated commitment to clean architecture and secure coding practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with multi-environment configuration and system integration projects.
• Familiarity with API gateway solutions and advanced security mechanisms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms or microservices-based architectures.