Senior Backend Developer | Onsite

Senior Backend Developer | Onsite

Company: SRM Technologies

Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 8 - 10 years

Senior Backend Developer | SRM Tech | Onsite

About SRM Tech

SRM Technologies is a global digital and engineering partner delivering capabilities across data and AI, enterprise platforms, embedded and platform engineering, supply chain, and design-to-manufacturing services.

We work across high-impact industries such as Mobility, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and Logistics, supporting enterprises across North America, APAC, and Europe in building intelligent, future-ready ecosystems and driving transformation at scale.

As a Great Place to Work-certified organization, we are committed to creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe empowered individuals drive innovation, deliver value to customers, and play a meaningful role in shaping our collective success.

At SRM Tech, every contribution matters, and we are always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to shape their careers with us.

Work Mode: Onsite/ 5 days WFO

Work Location : Chennai

Preferred Experience: 8-10 years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python and FastAPI to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in API development, database design, system architecture, and deploying highly available applications, preferably within fintech or regulated environments.

Required Skills & Experience

Must have

8+ years of backend development experience.

Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI framework.

Additional qualifications

Experience building and managing REST APIs, WebSockets, or gRPC services.

Strong knowledge of database design, query optimization, and ORM tools.

Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable system design.

Familiarity with microservices architecture and API lifecycle management.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployment environments.

Knowledge of secure coding practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption, etc.).

Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI.Build and manage secure, scalable RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and microservices.

Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices aligned with compliance standards.

Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Write clean, well-documented code with unit and integration tests.

Collaborate with Frontend, DevOps, QA, and Product teams in Agile sprints.

Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems.

SRM Tech is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, without bias or discrimination, in line with applicable laws. .