Software Development Engineer – Python

Job Purpose

We are looking for a

Software Engineer

with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in building scalable, robust software applications using

Python

.

Note: We are specifically seeking a

Python Software Developer/Engineer

—someone who writes production-ready, clean, modular Python code and understands software design patterns, backend development, and database architecture—rather than a Python user/scripting user.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Application Development:

Design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade applications, modules, and REST APIs using Python.

• Database Design \& Management:

Build, query, and optimize relational and/or non-relational databases connected to Python backends.

• Code Quality \& Architecture:

Write clean, readable, modular, and reusable Python code adhering to OOP, SOLID principles, and proper software engineering practices.

• System Optimization:

Analyze application performance, debug bottlenecks, and optimize database queries and backend workflows.

• Testing \& Version Control:

Write unit tests, perform integration testing, and maintain code versioning through Git.

• Collaboration:

Partner with cross-functional product, architecture, and engineering teams to turn feature requirements into technical solutions.

Required Skills \& Qualifications

• Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a

Tier-1 / Premium Institute

.

• Core Python Expertise:

Minimum

2\+ years

of dedicated experience in software development with Python (deep understanding of data structures, OOPs, asynchronous programming, modules, and packaging).

• Database Experience:
• Strong hands-on experience interfacing Python with databases using ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Django ORM) or native drivers.
• Practical knowledge of relational databases (

PostgreSQL, MySQL

) or NoSQL databases (

MongoDB, Redis

), including writing complex SQL queries and indexing.

• Backend / Web Frameworks:

Proficiency with Python frameworks such as

FastAPI, Django, or Flask

.

• Software Engineering Fundamentals:

Strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design basics.

• Development Tools:

Proficient with

Git

, Linux environments, Docker, and RESTful API integration.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with message queues or event streams (e.g., RabbitMQ, Celery, Kafka).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Obsession with code quality, test coverage, and software design patterns.
• Clear technical communication and collaborative mindset.