Cloudsufi - Senior Software Engineer - Python/Django (5-8 yrs)

About Us :

CLOUDSUFI, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, is a global leading provider of data-driven digital transformation across cloud-based enterprises. With a global presence and focus on Software & Platforms, Life sciences and Healthcare, Retail, CPG, financial services and supply chain, CLOUDSUFI is positioned to meet customers where they are in their data monetization journey.

Our Values :

We are a passionate and empathetic team that prioritizes human values. Our purpose is to elevate the quality of lives for our family, customers, partners and the community.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

CLOUDSUFI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and national origin status. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities in employment, advancement, and all other areas of our workplace. Please explore more at https://www.cloudsufi.com/

What we are looking for for a Backend Engineer with expertise in Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong product development experience, knowledge of scalable architectures, and hands-on exposure to CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python and FastAPI.

- Optimize and manage PostgreSQL databases for scalability and efficiency.

- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints.

- Implement asynchronous processing with Celery, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.

- Ensure security, performance, and reliability of backend systems.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams to set up CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.

- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.

Must-Have Skills :

- Strong experience with Python, FastAPI (or Flask/Django).

- Proficiency in PostgreSQL (PGSQL), including query optimization and indexing.

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

- Knowledge of authentication and authorization (OAuth, JWT).

- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and API development.

- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system design skills.

Good to Have :

- Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Elasticsearch.

- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP for cloud deployments.

- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).

- Exposure to serverless architectures.

Non-Technical/ Behavioral competencies required :

- Written communication, technical articulation, listening and presentation skills (8/10 minimum)

- Should have good conflict management

- Should have superior persuasive and negotiation skills

- Should have demonstrated effective task prioritization, time management and internal/external stakeholder management skills

- Should be a quick learner, self starter, go-getter and team player

- Should have experience of working under stringent deadlines in a Matrix organization structure

- Should have demonstrated appreciable Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in past organizations