position: senior python/django developer
location: hyderabad (hybrid)
experience: 3+ years
about role
we are seeking a seasoned senior python/django developer to lead the backend development of a high-impact, cloud-native bss transformation project. this role involves designing scalable systems, leading development sprints, and mentoring junior engineers. ideal candidates will bring deep technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and a strong background in enterprise or telecom systems.
key responsibilities
- architect and develop scalable backend services using python and django
- lead the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and -support
- design and implement restful apis and integrate third-party services
- maintain high code quality through testing, ci/cd, and code reviews
- mentor junior developers and enforce best coding practices
- collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setup
- identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
- contribute to architectural decisions, technical documentation, and code standards
required skills & qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in python and django
- strong grasp of restful api design, orm, and service-layer architecture
- proficiency in relational and nosql databases (., postgresql, redis, cassandra)
- experience with cloud platforms (aws, gcp, azure) and microservices architecture
- familiarity with docker, kubernetes, and iac tools
- exposure to ci/cd tools (jenkins, github actions, gitlab ci)
- agile experience (scrum or kanban)
- strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
- bachelors or masters degree in computer science or related field
preferred experience
- background in telecom/bss or enterprise platforms
- knowledge of event-driven architecture and kafka
- experience with configuration management tools (ansible, terraform)
- familiarity with frontend frameworks (react, angular, vue)
- experience in performance optimization and caching strategies