Backend Developer – Python (5+ Years Experience)

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer who knows how to build reliable, secure, and scalable systems in Python. This role is for someone who understands databases, APIs, system design, and production realities. If your experience is limited to scripts or tutorials, this role is not a fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs
• Build scalable systems using Python frameworks
• Own backend architecture, data flow, and integrations
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code
• Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and security
• Handle authentication, authorization, and data protection
• Integrate third-party services, payment gateways, and external APIs
• Debug and resolve production issues with minimal supervision
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams

Required Technical Skills

Backend & Frameworks

• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience with Django / Django REST Framework or FastAPI / Flask
• RESTful API design and implementation
• Background task processing (Celery, RQ, or equivalent)

Databases

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Solid understanding of database design, indexing, and optimization
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) is a plus

System & Architecture

• Experience building scalable, high-availability backend systems
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Understanding of API security, rate limiting, and data validation

DevOps & Deployment

• Git with clean commit and branching practices
• Experience deploying Python applications to production
• Familiarity with Docker and basic CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) preferred

Required Experience & Expectations

• Minimum 5 years of professional backend development
• Experience working on production-grade systems
• Ability to design APIs that frontend and mobile teams can depend on
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Clear communication and documentation habits

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Knowledge of GraphQL
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry)
• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-traffic applications

What We Expect

• Practical engineering over theory
• Stability over shortcuts
• Ownership over excuses
• Code that survives production