Senior Python Backend Developer

Contract 

Job Description

We are seeking an expert Senior Python Backend Developer with deep technical expertise and strong hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems. Your primary focus will be implementing well-established algorithms and applications within a Python-based automation framework. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating robust, secure, modular, and maintainable backend solutions.

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including backend engineers and HPC engineers. Strong communication, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software are essential.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

• B.Tech, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field

• 5–8 years of strong hands-on experience in Python

• Solid understanding of multiprocessing, parallelization, and Python performance optimization

• Strong experience with Docker, Shell/Bash scripting, and Python unit testing frameworks (e.g., unittest, pytest, nose, mypy, coverage)

• Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Strong knowledge of data structures, functional programming, and software architecture principles

• Ability to write efficient, secure, well-documented, and clean Python code

• Experience with Git and modern development workflows

• Ability to work independently with excellent communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and translate requirements

• Experience participating in pair programming and peer code reviews

• Experience incorporating automated testing into development pipelines

• Ability to suggest improvements based on evolving security and development best practices

Good to Have:

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

• Background working with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems

• Experience building microservices and cloud-native solutions

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and document backend software applications across multiple teams and projects

• Investigate, understand, and translate verbal and written requirements into technical specifications

• Develop backend components, modules, APIs, and automation scripts using Python

• Maintain high-quality standards for code, documentation, and deliverables

• Write scalable, robust, secure, and performance-optimized Python code

• Perform unit testing, debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

• Work with cross-functional development teams to understand project goals and testing objectives

• Participate in root-cause analysis and collaborate on resolving issues with various teams

• Prepare technical documentation for development processes and implementations

• Provide regular, clear communication and collaborate effectively with peers

• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Continuously evaluate and propose enhancements aligned with modern security and development best practices

Desired Skills Summary

Must Have:

• Python

• Data structures & OOP

• Python unit testing

• HPC systems & Docker containers

• Bash/Shell scripting

• Git

Nice to Have:

• Google Cloud Platform

• Microservices development

• HPC knowledge