Design and develop scalable backend applications, optimize performance, ensure security, mentor junior developers, and maintain DevOps practices.
Backend Developer
India, Remote
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Work with Microsoft Azure (priority) to design, deploy, and manage cloud solutions.(Experience with GCP is acceptable as an alternative.)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows.
- Work with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum team and participate in code reviews, planning, and architecture discussions.
Core Responsibilities of a Lead Backend Developer:
What We Are Looking For:
- Minimum 6 years dtrong commercial experience as a Python Backend Developer (lead/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.
- 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.
- 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.).
Must Have:
Additional Expected Skills:
What Will Set You Apart:
What We Offer:
We offer:
Stable employment. On the market since 2008, 1500+ talents currently on board in 7 global sites.
“Office as an option” model. You can choose to work remotely or in the office, depending on your location.
Flexibility regarding working hours and your preferred form of contract.
Comprehensive online onboarding program with a “Buddy” from day 1.
Cooperation with top-tier engineers and experts.
Unlimited access to the Udemy learning platform from day 1.
Certificate training programs. Lingarians earn 500+ technology certificates yearly.
Upskilling support. Capability development programs, Competency Centers, knowledge sharing sessions, community webinars, 110+ training opportunities yearly.
Internal Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to support your growth.
Grow as we grow as a company. 76% of our managers are internal promotions.
A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.
Autonomy to choose the way you work. We trust your ideas.
Create our community together. Refer your friends to receive bonuses.
Activities to support your well-being and health.
Plenty of opportunities to donate to charities and support the environment.
Modern office equipment. Purchased for you or available to borrow, depending on your location.
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