Backend Engineer - Python - Senior

Job Title: Backend Engineer - Python - Senior Company: Spark Eighteen Job Category: Python Developer Roles & Responsibilities: We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python \- Senior) who is not only technically strong but also passionate about building high\-quality products and systems. In this role, you will work on designing and developing robust backend systems, contribute to architectural decisions, drive best engineering practices, and mentor junior team members. You will collaborate closely with cross\-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high\-performance applications. * Comprehensive insurance coverage that gives you peace of mind, so you can focus on doing your best work * Flexible work arrangements designed to support sustained productivity, personal well\-being, and work\-life balance * Continuous learning and accelerated skill development through hands\-on projects and mentorship from experienced industry leaders * Global client exposure across 20\+ countries, offering real\-world experience with diverse markets and business environments * Opportunity to work on high\-impact, large\-scale projects that have collectively generated over $1B in measurable business value * Competitive, market\-aligned compensation packages that recognize performance, expertise, and long\-term contribution * Monthly demo days that celebrate innovation, showcase your work, and give you a real voice in what we build * Annual recognition programs and performance\-driven awards in a truly meritocratic environment * Referral bonuses that reward you for helping grow a strong, like\-minded team * A strong problem\-solving culture with opportunities to tackle meaningful, real\-world challenges * A positive, people\-first workplace that supports happiness, balance, and long\-term growth Work Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India Availability: Full time

Requirements * 5–7 years of hands\-on experience in Python backend development using frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent discipline. * Strong experience in designing, architecting, and developing scalable, secure, and high\-performance web applications. * Hands\-on experience with AWS cloud services, particularly serverless architecture, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SQS, and SNS. * Understanding of serverless application development, deployment, monitoring, and optimization. * Basic to intermediate knowledge of Data Engineering concepts, including Apache Airflow, workflow orchestration, and ETL pipelines. * Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, event\-driven architecture, and SQL/NoSQL databases. * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud\-based deployment practices. * Proficiency in application security, including OAuth2, JWT, authentication, and authorization. * Understanding of Python asynchronous programming, multithreading, multiprocessing, and performance optimization. * Experience in troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining applications, and conducting code reviews. * Ability to drive coding standards, testing practices, and continuous improvements. * Proven ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate effectively across teams. * Strong ownership mindset, problem\-solving skills, and willingness to learn emerging technologies. Benefits Key Skills: Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, SQL, Git, Docker Salary: $1