Senior Software Engineer Python Kafka

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Python - Kafka

Are you an experienced Python developer with Experience in Apache Kafka and looking to work on enterprise-scale applications and modern cloud technologies? We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer Python to join our growing engineering team and help

build scalable, high-performance backend solutions.

• Location: Infopark, Kochi
• Experience: 6-8 Years
• Salary: Up to 20 LPA

About Company?

• Leading IT firm in Infopark, Kochi
• Work on enterprise-grade products and cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
• Attractive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Exposure to cloud-native applications and modern DevOps practices

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead Python development for enterprise-grade applications.
• Drive architecture, technical design, and code quality initiatives.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python,

Django, FastAPI, and Flask.

• Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and GraphQL services.
• Develop event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Design background workers, asynchronous services, and data pipelines.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Team Mentoring

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Support technical growth through knowledge sharing and code reviews.
• Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance.

DevOps & Cloud

• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in client discussions, requirement gathering, demos, and technical
• reviews.
• Deliver scalable and maintainable software solutions aligned with business goals.

Required Skills

6+ years of professional Python development experience

Strong expertise in:

• Python
• Django
• FastAPI
• Flask

Hands-on experience with:

• REST APIs
• GraphQL
• Apache Kafka
• Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Systems

Database experience:

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Redis

Strong understanding of:

• System Design
• Design Patterns
• Distributed Systems
• Scalable Application Architecture

Experience with:

• Celery
• AsyncIO
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Git
• CI/CD Pipelines

Exposure to:

• AWS / Azure / GCP

Good knowledge of:

• OWASP Security Best Practices
• Authentication & Authorization
• Data Protection Standards

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing Python automation using Ansible and Terraform
• Strong proficiency in Jinja2 templating for infrastructure and configuration

management

Experience with:

• AI/ML Pipelines
• Data Engineering
• Distributed Microservices
• Event Streaming with Apache Kafka
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members
• Self-driven with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment