Senior Python Backend Developer

Job Description

Exp: 5 to 10 Years
Job Location: Wework Office, Guindy Chennai
5 Days Work from Office

Mission
Lead the development and optimization of backend services for our AI-driven SaaS product, creating high-performance, scalable APIs that can efficiently deliver massive datasets to end users. This role requires technical expertise in large-scale Python applications, a commitment to high-quality code, and the ability to operate autonomously within an international, collaborative engineering culture.

Competencies
High-Impact feature development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that can handle high volumes of data, ensuring smooth and reliable delivery to end users. Achieve milestones in feature rollout and product stability with minimal technical debt.
Data delivery optimization: Build and maintain backend services capable of efficiently delivering terabytes of data generated by AI algorithms to end users, ensuring scalability and performance under high data loads.
Incremental product improvement: Collaborate on feature enhancements and product iteration, delivering quality improvements that impact user experience positively and align with product goals.
Code quality and peer collaboration: Produce clean, maintainable code with clear documentation. Engage in peer reviews and collaborative programming to elevate team output and maintain high engineering standards.
Independent problem-solving: Take full ownership of tasks, demonstrating initiative in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues autonomously, minimizing the need for supervision.
Cultural and knowledge contribution: Actively contribute to a positive engineering culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous learning. Share insights and support team members to strengthen the team s collective expertise.

Required Skills & Experience
5-10 years of relevant IT experience.
Advanced skills in Python (Django preferred) with experience in high-scale applications.
Strong database expertise (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and proficiency in optimizing backend services for data-heavy environments.
Proficient in using Postman for API testing and automation, with experience in creating collections, environment setups, and automated test scripts.
Proficiency in Git and collaborative workflows like Jira and Confluence for version control and team-based development.
Experience writing unit and integration tests, using frameworks like unittest or Pytest to ensure robust and reliable code.
Knowledge of parallelism and asynchronous programming in Python (Celery).
Demonstrates a proactive approach to task ownership, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards with minimal supervision while fostering strong, positive relationships across engineering and product teams through effective communication.
Proficient in using ChatGPT as a tool for rapid troubleshooting, code review assistance, and efficient problem-solving.
As a bonus, experience or knowledge in poker or game theory.

Soft skills
Proactive and enthusiastic: A self-starter who can drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
Results-oriented: A strong work ethic focused on achieving measurable results and maintaining high standards.
Data-driven mindset: Ability to make decisions based on data and measurable outcomes.