Mindstix Software Labs - Senior Python Developer - Flask/Django Frameworks (5-8 yrs)

About Mindstix Software Labs.

Mindstix accelerates digital transformation for the world's leading brands.

We are a team of passionate innovators specialized in Digital Experiences, Enterprise Mobility, Cloud Engineering, and Data Science.

Our UX studio and modern-stack engineers deliver world-class products for our global customers, including Fortune 500 enterprises and Silicon Valley startups.

Our work impacts a diverse set of industries such as eCommerce, Luxury Retail, SaaS, Consumer Tech, Health Tech, and Hospitality.

A fast-moving open culture powered by curiosity and craftsmanship.

A team committed to bold thinking and innovation at the very intersection of business, technology, and design.

Thats our DNA.

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Mindstix is looking for a seasoned and detail-oriented Senior Python Developer to join our high-performing engineering team.

- You are a strategic thinker and hands-on coder who excels at building scalable backend systems, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence across projects.

You take full ownership of solutions and thrive in an innovation-driven, collaborative environment :

- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance Python-based applications, services, and APIs.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and product managers to define architecture and deliver robust solutions.

- Mentor junior developers by conducting code reviews, providing technical guidance, and promoting engineering best practices.

- Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following industry standards and modern design patterns.

- Architect and implement microservices-based systems with a focus on modularity, fault tolerance, and observability.

- Integrate and manage third-party APIs and services, ensuring seamless and secure interactions.

- Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective fixes.

- Champion automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure code quality and release readiness.

- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in Python, backend frameworks, and infrastructure tooling.

- Contribute to process improvements, technical documentation, and knowledge-sharing across teams.

Qualifications and Skills :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

- 58 years of professional experience in backend development using Python.

- Expertise in one or more Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and building microservices architectures.

- Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).

- Deep understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and system architecture.

- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker), and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes is a plus).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and cloud-native design patterns.

- Experience integrating message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka in distributed systems.

- Proven ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and align solutions with business goals.

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams.

Bonus : Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., PyTest, UnitTest), GraphQL, WebSockets, or event-driven systems.