Python backend developer

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leader in AI-Native platform driven software engineering company that underwrites outcomes, helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with Global 2000 clients across North America, UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI™ (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at ascendion.com

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• Solve complex problems – and learn new skills

• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

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About the Role

We are looking for a Python Backend Developer to join our team. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance scalable backend applications using Python.

Job Title: Python Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable backend applications using Python.

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Work with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

• Design and optimize databases using SQL/NoSQL technologies.

• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable Python code.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve application performance.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product teams.

• Implement unit testing, code reviews, and best development practices.

• Work with Git and CI/CD processes.

• Deploy and support applications in cloud environments such as AWS/Azure/GCP.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Python – strong proficiency

• Django / Flask / FastAPI

• REST API / Microservices

• SQL – PostgreSQL/MySQL

• NoSQL – MongoDB or similar

• Git

• Unit Testing – PyTest/Unittest

• Docker

• CI/CD

• Cloud – AWS/Azure/GCP

• Good understanding of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Location: Gurugram

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