Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Python - Kafka

Are you an experienced Python developer with Experience in Apache Kafka and looking

to work on enterprise-scale applications and modern cloud technologies We're looking

for a Senior Software Engineer – Python to join our growing engineering team and help

build scalable, high-performance backend solutions.

· Location: Infopark, Kochi

· Experience: 6-8 Years

· Salary: Up to 20 LPA

About Company

· Leading IT firm in Infopark, Kochi

· Work on enterprise-grade products and cutting-edge technologies

· Team-oriented and innovation-driven work environment

· Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth

· Attractive compensation with performance-based incentives

· Exposure to cloud-native applications and modern DevOps practices

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

· Lead Python development for enterprise-grade applications.

· Drive architecture, technical design, and code quality initiatives.

· Conduct code reviews and ensure engineering best practices.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Backend Development

· Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python,

Django, FastAPI, and Flask.

· Build secure, high-performance REST APIs and GraphQL services.

· Develop event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.

· Design background workers, asynchronous services, and data pipelines.

· Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Team Mentoring

· Mentor junior and mid-level developers.

· Support technical growth through knowledge sharing and code reviews.

· Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance.

DevOps & Cloud

· Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines.





· Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

· Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

· Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

· Participate in client discussions, requirement gathering, demos, and technical

· reviews.

· Deliver scalable and maintainable software solutions aligned with business goals.

Required Skills

6+ years of professional Python development experience

Strong expertise in:

· Python

· Django

· FastAPI

· Flask

Hands-on experience with:

· REST APIs

· GraphQL

· Apache Kafka

· Microservices Architecture

· Event-Driven Systems

Database experience:

· PostgreSQL

· MySQL

· MongoDB

· Redis

Strong understanding of:

· System Design

· Design Patterns

· Distributed Systems

· Scalable Application Architecture

Experience with:

· Celery

· AsyncIO

· Docker

· Kubernetes

· Git

· CI/CD Pipelines

Exposure to:

· AWS / Azure / GCP

Good knowledge of:

· OWASP Security Best Practices

· Authentication & Authorization

· Data Protection Standards

Preferred Skills

· Experience developing Python automation using Ansible and Terraform

· Strong proficiency in Jinja2 templating for infrastructure and configuration

management

Experience with:

· AI/ML Pipelines

· Data Engineering

· Distributed Microservices

· Event Streaming with Apache Kafka

· Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Soft Skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members

· Self-driven with a collaborative mindset

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

📌 Senior Software Engineer Python - Kafka (India)
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