Job Description

THIS IS A LONG TERM [12+ Months] CONTRACT POSITION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST, GLOBAL, TECHNOLOGY LEADER. Candidate must be present in the Pune office whenever there are team meetings, that would happen ~once a month. Our large, Fortune client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. The client fosters progressive culture, creativity, and a Flexible work environment. They use cutting-edge technologies to keep themselves ahead of the curve. Diversity in all aspects is respected. Integrity, experience, honesty, people, humanity, and passion for excellence are some other adjectives that define this global technology leader. Minimum Qualifications:5+ Years of strong expertise in Python and frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.Solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.Proficient with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architecture.Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.Strong communication and leadership abilities. Additional Qualifications:Experience with distributed systems or real-time processing.Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular) is a plus. Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems using Python.Architect and implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring code quality through reviews and best practices.Work closely with DevOps to deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality products.Optimize application performance and scalability.Ensure adherence to secure coding standards and compliance requirements.