Backend Developer - Contract

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### Description ***Backend Developer*** ***4 months contract*** ***India, Remote*** *Growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an ethical business, we do what is right — including ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a safe, respectful workplace for each of us. We believe diversity fuels both personal and business growth. We're committed to building an inclusive community where all our people thrive regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or other personal characteristics.* **Tasks:** **Core Responsibilities of a Lead Backend Developer:** - 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. **Must Have:** - Strong commercial experience as a **Python Backend Developer** (mid–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 **Additional Expected Skills:** - 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. ### What Will Set You Apart: - 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.).