Senior Python Backend Engineer | Kubernetes & Cloud Platforms

Senior Backend Engineer | Python | Microservices | Cloud Platforms

Location: Bangalore, India

Work Type: Full-time / Contractor

Industry: Energy / Digital Platforms

Experience Level: 710+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong experience designing and operating production-grade backend services within cloud-native environments.

In this role, you will work as part of an agile engineering team responsible for building scalable backend systems, integrating cloud infrastructure, and supporting high-performance applications deployed across modern distributed platforms.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy working with Python, cloud-native architectures, containerized deployments, and scalable microservices while contributing to reliable, enterprise-grade backend platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python.
• Build and maintain cloud-native solutions deployed on AWS or Azure platforms.
• Design, deploy, and operate workloads within containerized environments using Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker.
• Develop and maintain distributed microservices architectures supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Write unit and integration tests following test-driven development (TDD) practices.
• Work closely with product, engineering, DevOps, and platform teams within agile environments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of deployed services.
• Support backend integrations, data processing workflows, and platform interoperability across digital ecosystems.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 710+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong hands-on backend engineering experience using Python as a primary programming language.
• Proven experience designing and operating production-grade backend APIs and distributed microservices.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications within Kubernetes-based production environments.
• Strong experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms and cloud-native services.
• 5+ years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments.
• Experience working with distributed systems and scalable backend architectures.
• Experience supporting production-grade backend systems handling enterprise-scale or high-volume workloads.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within Agile engineering teams and modern software delivery environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django frameworks.
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud ecosystems.
• Experience working with Kafka, event-driven architectures, or distributed messaging systems.
• Experience with ETL processes, data pipelines, or large-scale data processing platforms.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks and full-stack collaboration environments.
• Experience working within Agile, Lean Startup, or product-oriented engineering cultures.

Technical Environment

• Python
• FastAPI / Flask / Django
• REST APIs & Microservices
• Docker / Kubernetes
• AWS / Azure Cloud Platforms
• CI/CD Pipelines
• PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Redis
• Distributed Systems & Event-Driven Architectures

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale digital platforms supporting global operations.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, scalability, and technical excellence.
• Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-grade backend platforms within a global technology ecosystem.
• Competitive contractor engagement within an international and high-impact engineering environment.