Software Development Engineer - Python

Cyient, Inc.
Champaign, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 85K

Job location

Champaign, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Applications
Application Performance Management
Unit Testing
Azure
Code Coverage
Program Optimization
Software Quality
Databases
Data Structures
Relational Databases
Database Design
Database Queries
Software Debugging
Software Design Patterns
Programming Tools
Django
Python
PostgreSQL
Linux System Administration
MongoDB
MySQL
NoSQL
Object-Oriented Software Development
Queueing Systems
RabbitMQ
Redis
Software Engineering
SQLAlchemy
Web Application Frameworks
Freeform SQL
Flask
Indexer
Backend
GIT
FastAPI
Integration Tests
Solid Principles
Information Technology
Kafka
Non-relational Database
Celery
Asynchronous Programming
REST
Software Version Control
Docker

Job description

  • Software Application Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy production-grade applications, modules, and REST APIs using Python.
  • Database Design & Management: Build, query, and optimize relational and/or non-relational databases connected to Python backends.
  • Code Quality & Architecture: Write clean, readable, modular, and reusable Python code adhering to OOP, SOLID principles, and proper software engineering practices.
  • System Optimization: Analyze application performance, debug bottlenecks, and optimize database queries and backend workflows.
  • Testing & Version Control: Write unit tests, perform integration testing, and maintain code versioning through Git.
  • Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional product, architecture, and engineering teams to turn feature requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in building scalable, robust software applications using Python., * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a Tier-1 / Premium Institute.

  • Core Python Expertise: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated experience in software development with Python (deep understanding of data structures, OOPs, asynchronous programming, modules, and packaging).
  • Database Experience:
  • Strong hands-on experience interfacing Python with databases using ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy, Django ORM) or native drivers.
  • Practical knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis), including writing complex SQL queries and indexing.
  • Backend / Web Frameworks: Proficiency with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  • Software Engineering Fundamentals: Strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design basics.
  • Development Tools: Proficient with Git, Linux environments, Docker, and RESTful API integration.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with message queues or event streams (e.g., RabbitMQ, Celery, Kafka).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
  • Obsession with code quality, test coverage, and software design patterns.
  • Clear technical communication and collaborative mindset.

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