Job Description

This is a remote position.
Job Title: Senior Python Engineer
Experience: 8+ Years
Location: Remote
Shift Timings: 2 PM - 11 PM
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Engineer to drive backend development, lead a high-performing engineering team, and ensure delivery of scalable, reliable API-driven systems. This role requires deep Python expertise, strong FastAPI proficiency, leadership experience, and a proven track record of end-to-end project ownership.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5+ developers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance oversight.

• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Python and FastAPI.

• Review and merge PRs, ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best engineering practices.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks early in the project lifecycle.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs, including asynchronous programming and end-to-end API lifecycle management.

• Enforce engineering standards related to testing, CI/CD, scalability, and documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.

• Work with structured data using NumPy and Pandas; contribute to ML-related workflows when required.

• Support process improvement, architectural decision-making, and strategic technical initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of professional experience in Python development.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with FastAPI (mandatory).

• 4+ years leading teams of 5+ engineers.

• Strong experience in code reviews, PR management, and ensuring codebase health.

• Expertise in designing scalable, reliable backend systems using modern Python frameworks.

• Solid experience with REST API design, asynchronous programming, and API deployments.

• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices:

• Automated testing

• CI/CD pipelines

• Git-based version control

• Scalable architecture patterns

• Experience with NumPy and Pandas; exposure to PyTorch or TensorFlow is a plus.

• Good to have:

• SQL knowledge

• Familiarity with Reinforcement Learning environments (OpenAI Gym, Gymnasium, Stable Baselines).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Skills Required