Python Engineer – Senior I

Multiple, India 3-5 Years

Job Description

At GKM IT, we’re a growing tech company fuelled by innovation and a passion for excellence. We’re currently on the lookout for a Senior Python Engineer – Senior IIto join our backend team. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working on high-scale systems, and building secure, cloud-native applications — this could be the perfect fit for you.

We believe in clean, maintainable code, collaborative thinking, and continuous learning. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact through your work, we’d love to connect. Let’s build something great together.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in backend development with Python
• Strong experience in web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or similar
• Mandatory experience with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Solid understanding of ORMs like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, especially SQS, SNS, Lambda, S3, RDS, EC2, and CloudWatch
• Experience in asynchronous processing and event-driven programming using Python
• Experience with multithreading and multiprocessing
• Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining Python-based backend services and micro services
• Skilled in designing and managing database schemas to support business workflows and ensure data integrity
• Familiarity with server-side templating engines such as Jinja2 or Mako
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Strong understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth and JWT
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, and version control using Git
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and tools, Docker, and Linux-based environments
• Ability to collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support CI/CD, deployment, and testing workflows
• Participates actively in code reviews and contributes to high-quality coding standards
• Contributes to overall system architecture and technical decision-making
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or CloudFormation (preferred)
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Datadog, or the ELK stack (preferred)
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based environments (preferred)

Benefits

We don’t just hire employees—we invest in people. At GKM IT, we’ve designed a benefits experience that’s thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Top-Tier Work Setup
  You’ll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.
• Flexible Schedules & Remote Support
  Life isn’t 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
  We don’t believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you’ll see it in your pay check—quarterly.
• Learning is Funded Here
  Conferences, courses, certifications—if it helps you grow, we’ve got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.
• Family-First Culture
  Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaves—we’re here for life outside work.
• Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way
  Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprises—it’s always celebration season here.
• Team Bonding Moments
  We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.
• Healthcare That Has You Covered
  Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your family—because peace of mind shouldn’t be optional.
• Extra Rewards for Extra Effort
  Weekend work doesn’t go unnoticed, and great referrals don’t go unrewarded. From incentives to bonuses—you’ll feel appreciated.

INTERESTED? Apply Now: E-Mail: ananya@gkmit.co Contact: +918811011615