Description

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications, services, utilities, and data-processing components using Python.

- Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions across Sybase, MariaDB, and other relational databases.

- Create and support Unix-based scripts, batch processes, interfaces, and operational utilities.

- Investigate defects and production issues using application logs, database analysis, and Unix troubleshooting techniques.

- Write clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code aligned with engineering standards and peer-review practices.

- Use Git for source control and support legacy SVN-based repositories where required.

- Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and developers through Agile/Scrum ceremonies and iterative delivery.

- Prepare technical documentation and support controlled releases across development, test, and production environments.

Mandatory Skills

Python | SQL | Unix | Git | Relational databases, including Sybase and MariaDB

Preferred Skills

Agile/Scrum development methodology | Perl | SVN | XML | Microsoft SQL Server | PostgreSQL

Qualifications and Experience

- 4 to 6 years of relevant backend software development experience.

- Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Unix, Git, and relational databases.

- Working knowledge of Sybase and MariaDB; exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL is advantageous.

- Experience with Perl, SVN, and XML is preferred.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Nice to Have

- Robust analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Clear written and verbal communication.

- Ownership of assigned deliverables with attention to quality and timelines.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed tea





Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications, services, utilities, and data-processing components using Python.

- Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions across Sybase, MariaDB, and other relational databases.

- Create and support Unix-based scripts, batch processes, interfaces, and operational utilities.

- Investigate defects and production issues using application logs, database analysis, and Unix troubleshooting techniques.

- Write clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code aligned with engineering standards and peer-review practices.

- Use Git for source control and support legacy SVN-based repositories where required.

- Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and developers through Agile/Scrum ceremonies and iterative delivery.

- Prepare technical documentation and support controlled releases across development, test, and production environments.

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

Python | SQL | Unix | Git | Relational databases, including Sybase and MariaDB

Preferred Skills

Agile/Scrum development methodology | Perl | SVN | XML | Microsoft SQL Server | PostgreSQL

Qualifications and Experience

- 4 to 6 years of relevant backend software development experience.

- Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Unix, Git, and relational databases.

- Working knowledge of Sybase and MariaDB; exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL is advantageous.

- Experience with Perl, SVN, and XML is preferred.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Nice to Have

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Clear written and verbal communication.

- Ownership of assigned deliverables with attention to quality and timelines.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed tea

📌 Python Backend Engineer (India)
🏢 Zensar Technologies
📍 India