Python Developer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Location: Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with APIs, databases, and modern Python frameworks, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python.
• Build, test, and optimize RESTful APIs for scalable systems.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Perform debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product teams, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Strong expertise in Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Solid experience in building and consuming REST APIs.
• Proficiency with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Good to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Working knowledge of Docker and basic DevOps concepts.
• Exposure to messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.

Skills

Python, FastAPI, REST APIs, API Integration, Databases, Backend Development