Description
Python + Django + SQL + Rest
Requirements
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to design, build, and scale highly reliable backend systems and APIs. This role requires deep backend expertise, strong system design skills, and the ability to operate production-grade distributed systems in a cloud-native environment.
Depending on team needs, engineers may focus on product backend systems or platform and foundational infrastructure used across multiple engineering teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience with Python using FastAPI and/or Django
Expertise in REST API design and implementation
Strong database knowledge: MySQL, PostgreSQL, and exposure to NoSQL / analytical stores (SingleStore, Hive)
Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based architectures
Experience building and operating scalable, distributed systems
Strong understanding of system design, performance, and reliability
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities (All Engineers)
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI / Django)
Build and evolve robust REST APIs with strong performance, security, and scalability
Design and optimize data models and queries across SQL and NoSQL systems
Architect and implement scalable distributed systems
Leverage AWS services and contribute to CI/CD pipelines
Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and documentation
Participate in architecture reviews, design discussions, and code reviews
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Frontend, Data, and GTM teams
Support production systems and contribute to operational excellence
Nice-to-Have Skills (Product / Backend-Focused)
Experience with Java in backend systems
Event streaming and messaging exposure: Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, SQS, SNS, Redis
Infrastructure and deployment tooling: Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions
Monitoring and observability: Observe, Datadog, CloudWatch
CRM and email system integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, SMTP/ESP APIs, DKIM/SPF/DMARC)
Distributed systems patterns: idempotency, retries, circuit breakers, resiliency
Prior experience with production support or on-call rotations
Nice-to-Have Skills (Platform / Infrastructure)
Experience working with Platform or Core Infrastructure teams
Ability to design clean abstractions and foundational systems
Strong experience with CI/CD platforms and developer productivity & tooling
Deep familiarity with observability stacks and operational metrics
Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and container orchestration
Designing and maintaining testing platforms and frameworks
Strong problem decomposition and product mindset
Experience building AI/LLM-powered systems using LangChain / OpenAI APIs
Data pipelines and big data technologies: Spark, Hive, Flink, Airflow
Knowledge of secure data lifecycle, GDPR, and privacy best practices
Testing experience using Pytest, Playwright, Jest
What we offer
Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.
Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!
Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.
Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.
Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.
Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!
About GlobalLogic
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.
