Backend Developer - Python

About the Opportunity

A fast-scaling tech startup in the SaaS and enterprise automation space, we build scalable backend systems that power real-time workflows, API-driven integrations, and data-heavy applications for global B2B clients. Our engineers work at the intersection of Python, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven architecture to deliver robust, low-latency services that scale under load—while keeping maintainability and security at the core.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services using Python, focusing on RESTful and async APIs.
• Architect microservices and data pipelines that connect with PostgreSQL, Redis, and message queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka).
• Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams to ship features with CI/CD, containerization (Docker/K8s), and monitoring.
• Optimize database queries, improve system performance, and implement caching strategies for high-traffic endpoints.
• Write clean, testable code with unit/integration tests, ensuring high code coverage and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Python
• Django
• Flask
• PostgreSQL
• REST API
• Redis
• RabbitMQ
• Kafka

Preferred

• AWS
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• On-site collaborative workspace in India with modern tech stack and flexible hours.
• Direct exposure to product architecture and rapid scaling challenges.
• Opportunity to own features end-to-end in a flat, high-velocity engineering team.