Backend Developer - Python

London, England, United Kingdom

6/11/2025

Experience: 7+ YearsLocation: Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon

Join our engineering team as a Senior Backend Engineer and lead the development of cloud-native, scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using modern Python frameworks. You'll work with Docker, AWS, and CI/CD tools to build robust backend systems powering next-gen platforms. If you have hands-on experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django, and are skilled in distributed systems, Kafka, and relational/NoSQL databases, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Microservices Development:Design, build, and optimize microservices architecture using patterns like Service Discovery, Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, and Saga orchestration.
• REST API Engineering:Develop high-performance RESTful APIs using Python frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework.
• Cloud-Native Backend Systems:Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker. Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration is a plus.
• CI/CD Automation:Create and maintain DevOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for automated testing and deployment.
• Source Code Management:Collaborate through Git-based version control, ensuring code quality via pull requests and peer reviews on platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
• Event-Driven Architecture:Implement and manage data streaming and messaging pipelines with Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, or equivalent.
• Database Engineering:Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and optionally NoSQL solutions such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Cassandra.
• Cloud Infrastructure:Architect and manage AWS backend services using EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Big Data Integration (Desirable):Leverage PySpark for distributed data processing and scalable ETL workflows in data engineering pipelines.
• Polyglot Collaboration:Integrate with backend services or data processors developed in Java, Scala, or other enterprise technologies.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years in backend development using Python.
• Proven expertise in API development, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in SQL, database schema design, and query optimization.
• Strong grasp of DevOps best practices, Git workflows, and code quality standards.
• Experience with streaming platforms, message queues, or event-driven design.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudWatch.
• Exposure to big data tools (e.g., Spark, Airflow, Glue).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross-functional teams.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to build next-gen backend platforms for global-scale applications.
• Work with a team that values engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous learning.
• Flexible work model with remote and hybrid options.