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Consultant- Python Developer

  • Full Time
  •  Hybrid - Chennai
  • 6 months
  • Project posted on: 23/07/2025
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Consultant- Python Developer

  • Technology
  • Backend Development

Hybrid - Chennai

Full Time

6 months

 23/07/2025

Assignment Details

Our client, a  leading Procurement intelligence company which deals into various domain inclusive of Supply chain, procurement, Market Research etc is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems and APIs that power critical business applications. You will play a key role in shaping our system architecture, with a strong focus on serverless computing using AWS services. 
This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on implementation, ensuring our infrastructure is robust, secure, and highly available. 

You'll collaborate closely with frontend developers, data scientists, and product managers to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices
  • Architect and implement backend systems using serverless patterns (e.g., AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS).
  • Optimize performance and ensure reliability of backend components at scale. 
  • Build reusable, well-documented modules and libraries for internal and external integrations. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver complete solutions. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, product, backend, and data) to deliver well-integrated solutions. 
  • Document architecture, APIs, and system behavior for internal reference and onboarding. 
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging backend/cloud technologies.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with deep expertise in Python
  • Proven experience building serverless applications on AWS, including use of Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Event Bridge, Step Functions, and other AWS services
  • Additional proficiency in at least two of the following languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java.
  • Solid understanding of backend architecture patterns, including microservices and event driven systems. 
  • Experience designing and managing SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiar with Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform. 
  • Strong grasp of software engineering principles, security best practices, and scalable design.
  • Comfortable working with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills in English


Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK, or Prometheus/Grafana.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSocket protocols. 
  • Exposure to DevOps or SRE practices

About the Client

A Leading Procurement intelligence company which deals into various domain inclusive of Supply chain, procurement, Market Research etc

Industry

IT Services & Consulting

Experience Required:

5+ years

Additional Skills:

  • SQL
  • Document architecture
  • SQS
  • APIs
  • DynamoDB
  • Python
  • Cloud Formation
  • JAVA
  • NoSQL
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • SNS
  • software development
  • AWS

No of open positions:

2

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