Backend Developer - Contract

Description

Backend Developer

4 months contract

India, Remote

Growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an ethical business, we do what is right — including ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a safe, respectful workplace for each of us. We believe diversity fuels both personal and business growth. We're committed to building an inclusive community where all our people thrive regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or other personal characteristics.

Tasks:

Core Responsibilities of a Lead Backend Developer: 

Must Have:

• Strong commercial experience as a Python Backend Developer (mid–senior level).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Storage, etc.).
• Experience with FastAPI and/or Django.
• Proven experience designing RESTful APIs and scalable microservice architectures.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Comfortable working in English and collaborating in cross‑functional teams

Additional Expected Skills:

• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Understanding of cloud architecture patterns, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing practices.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Awareness of security best practices in cloud and backend environments.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience with Databricks or other big‑data/data engineering platforms.
• Commercial experience with Golang.
• Full‑stack skills, especially with React.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Knowledge of event‑driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus, etc.).