Senior Python Developer

Job Description – Senior Python Developer / Software Development Engineer (Lv IV)
Work Location: Navi Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 6+ Years (4+ years Python mandatory)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with strong backend expertise and hands-on experience in Apache Kafka and distributed systems. This role focuses on building scalable, low-latency backend services and real-time data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.
• Build RESTful APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Architect and implement real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• Manage Kafka producers, consumers, topics, and partitions.
• Collaborate on system architecture for high availability and performance.
• Optimize backend systems by identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency.
• Maintain high code quality through reviews, CI/CD, and automation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of strong backend Python development.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (setup, configuration, streaming).
• Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture (brokers, topics, partitions, offsets).
• Experience with Python frameworks (FastAPI / Flask / Django).
• Solid understanding of REST API development.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of concurrency, multiprocessing, and Python threading limitations.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD workflows.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of backend Python experience do you have?
• How many years of hands-on Apache Kafka experience?
• Have you configured Kafka producers and consumers yourself?
• Experience with high-throughput or low-latency systems?

Work Location: In person