Join a leading IT services firm, recognized among India's Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT, and contribute to impactful projects. Iris Software is seeking a seasoned Python Backend Developer with robust AWS cloud expertise to craft high-performance, secure, and scalable backend applications and APIs. This role is perfect for those who thrive in an award-winning culture and want to own their career trajectory.

At Iris Software, our mission is to be the foremost technology partner for our clients and a premier destination for top industry talent. With a global presence and a focus on cutting-edge technologies like Cloud, DevOps, and Data & Analytics, we empower enterprise clients across various sectors to achieve transformative results. We champion a culture where your contributions are valued, and your potential is nurtured.

This position offers a launchpad for your professional growth, embodying our belief that "Build Your Future. Own Your Journey." You will work on challenging, mission-critical applications, benefiting from personalized career development, continuous learning opportunities, and dedicated mentorship to excel both personally and professionally.

Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python. You will build and enhance microservices and develop cloud-native solutions leveraging a range of AWS services. Collaboration with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps teams is essential for delivering high-quality solutions.

Further duties involve optimizing application performance, scalability, and security. Implementing comprehensive logging, monitoring, and alerting systems is crucial. You will participate actively in code reviews, champion development best practices, and troubleshoot production issues to ensure application stability. Contribution to CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation efforts will also be a significant part of this role.

We are looking for a Python Backend Developer with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Python development. Proficiency in Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, and Django is required. Experience in developing and consuming REST APIs is essential, alongside strong knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Beyond technical skills, exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities are necessary. Excellent communication and stakeholder management are vital for collaborating effectively within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and a collaborative spirit with a commitment to continuous learning. Experience with data science and machine learning, specifically with AWS SageMaker, Python scripting, Flask, and Django, is mandatory.