Carnation Infotech - Backend Developer - Python Technologies (5-10 yrs)

Role : Backend Developer

Type : 6 months full-time extendable contract

Location : Remote (Work from Home)

Work Time : 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM (9 hrs Monday to Friday)

We seek a highly skilled Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python backend development, with expertise in Flask, FastAPI, or Django and experience in workflow engines and microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs using Flask, FastAPI, or Django REST Framework.

- Implement workflow engines and state management frameworks for scalable and dynamic applications.

- Architect and implement microservices following best practices for modularity, scalability, and maintainability.

- Develop and manage workflow orchestration using Temporal, Camunda, or similar engines.

- Optimize API performance, ensuring low latency and high throughput for POS data processing.

- Ensure seamless integration with the frontend team (React.js) and data processing pipelines.

- Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access controls (RBAC).

- Build and manage database models for SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) storage solutions.

- Deploy and manage backend services in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments and orchestration.

- Write unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and maintainability.

- Troubleshoot and debug issues in backend services and APIs.

- Perform code reviews and contribute to best practices in backend development.

- Collaborate with solution architects, data engineers, and frontend developers to design and build robust solutions.

- Work within Agile development methodologies, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer.

- Proficiency in Python, with expertise in Flask, FastAPI, and Django REST Framework.

- Strong knowledge of workflow engines (e.g., Temporal, Camunda) and state management frameworks.

- Experience in designing RESTful APIs and working with GraphQL APIs (preferred).

- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

- Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Celery) for event-driven architecture.

- Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.

- Experience in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and serverless computing.

- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes.

- Strong understanding of authentication & security best practices (OAuth, JWT, API security).

- Experience with log monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks effectively