
Staff Software Engineer – Backend, Python
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangalore • India
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Act as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers.
- Determine the technical tasks that other engineers will follow.
- Proactively improve existing structures & processes.
- Collaborate with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor.
- Design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily.
Requirements
- 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8+ years of backend development experience
- Proficiency in Python programming language
- Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python, with extensive experience in Django or Flask.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Advanced security practices, including secure coding, encryption, and access control.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Generous paid time off
- Resources to create financial security and support your mental health
- Comprehensive, choice-based programs to support all aspects of personal wellbeing
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonDjangoFlaskbackend developmentlarge-scale systemssecure codingencryptionaccess control
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproject managementprocess improvementcross-functional team leadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degree