Urgent Principal Backend Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

- Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of Python-based software modules, ensuring they meet product requirements and business goals
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams, promoting best practices in coding, architecture, and testing
- API Development: Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable REST APIs with Python, integrating advanced features like authentication and caching
- Architecture & Design: Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring the scalability, security, and maintainability of applications using Python, Java, and Nodedot js
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product management, data science, and other teams to align development goals with business objectives
- Middleware Integration: Ensure smooth integration of middleware tools like RabbitMQ and Celery Beat in Python-based applications for asynchronous task management
- Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve development processes, tools, and workflows to ensure high productivity and code quality across teams
- Code & Architecture Reviews: Lead and participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and design reviews to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency
- Performance & Security: Focus on improving the performance, security, and scalability of applications, addressing concerns like transaction management, concurrency, and caching

Technical Expectations:

- Python Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python with experience in frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI for building web applications and APIs
- Multi-Language Experience: While Python is the primary skill, experience with Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, Struts) and Nodedot js (Expressdot js, REST APIs) is a plus to work across various technology stacks
- Database Management: Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB), including ORM and migrations
- Cloud Platforms: Expertise in deploying and managing applications on AWS or Azure platforms, optimizing for performance and scalability
- Version Control: Solid experience with Git for version control and Shell scripting for automating deployment and system tasks
- Middleware: Hands-on experience integrating RabbitMQ, Celery Beat, and other middleware technologies for handling background tasks and message brokering
- API Development: Design and implement RESTful APIs with robust authentication, caching, and performance optimizations

Experience:

- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Python and building scalable, high-performance systems
- Experience in Java and Nodedot js development is highly desirable, particularly for cross-platform collaboration
- Proven track record of leading teams, mentoring junior developers, and delivering complex, large-scale projects

Mandatory Skills:

- Python: Expertise in Django, Flask, or FastAPI for web application and API development
- JavaScript: Experience with JavaScript and familiarity with Nodedot js and Expressdot js for API integration
- Database: Proficiency in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
- Version Control: Strong experience with Git
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS or Azure

Good-to-Have Skills:

- Test-Driven Development (TDD): Knowledge and experience in writing tests first to ensure software reliability
- Machine Learning: Experience with AI-based applications or machine learning workflows in Python
- WebSocket Programming: Familiarity with WebSocket and real-time communication protocols
- Agile Development: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering or related fields (Preferred: BE/b tech/MCA/MSc/BSc)