Python Developer

About Mindstix Software Labs Mindstix accelerates digital transformation for the world's leading brands. We are a team of passionate innovators specialized in Digital Experiences, Enterprise Mobility, Cloud Engineering, and Data Science. Our UX studio and modern-stack engineers deliver world-class products for our global customers, including Fortune 500 enterprises and Silicon Valley startups. Our work impacts a diverse set of industries such as eCommerce, Luxury Retail, SaaS, Consumer Tech, Health Tech, and Hospitality. A fast-moving open culture powered by curiosity and craftsmanship. A team committed to bold thinking and innovation at the very intersection of business, technology, and design. That’s our DNA. Roles and Responsibilities: Mindstix is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Python Developer to join our engineering team. You are a problem solver who enjoys building scalable backend systems, writing clean and efficient code, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You take ownership of your work and thrive in a performance-driven environment: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based applications, services, and APIs. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers to understand requirements and deliver robust backend solutions. - Write reusable, testable, and efficient code following best practices and design patterns. - Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and security. - Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed to support business functionality. - Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software systems. - Implement automated testing frameworks and unit tests to ensure high code quality. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement in development processes. - Stay up-to-date with the latest Python libraries, frameworks, and backend technologies. - Document code, processes, and systems for maintainability and future enhancements. Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. - 2+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Python. - Strong understanding of Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. - Experience working with RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and microservice architecture. - Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis). - Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. - Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools like Docker. - Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus. - Exposure to message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka is desirable. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. - Bonus: Experience with testing frameworks such as PyTest or UnitTest. - Good to have: Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, or event-driven architecture. Who Fits Best? - You are a passionate programmer with a knack for solving complex engineering problems. - You thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy taking on new challenges. - You value great design, have a strong aesthetic sense, and pay close attention to detail. - You excel in customer-centric environments - actively listening, empathizing, and collaborating with globally distributed teams. - You’re a team player who takes pride in mentoring and inspiring others to do their best work. - You communicate ideas clearly, both in writing and in conversation, with strong English language skills. - You’re detail-oriented and take pride in craftsmanship across every aspect of your work. Benefits An opportunity to work in a competitive environment with top-tier engineers in your industry. Flexible working environment, competitive compensation and perks, health insurance coverage, rewards and recognition, accelerated career planning. An opportunity to build products and solutions at a truly global scale. Location This position is primarily based at our Pune (India) headquarters, requiring all potential hires to work from this location. A modern workplace is deeply collaborative by nature, while also demanding a touch of flexibility. We embrace deep collaboration at our offices with reasonable flexi-timing and hybrid options to our seasoned team members. Equal Opportunity Employer Mindstix is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status