Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Photon is seeking a versatile Python Developer to join their engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality backend applications and scalable server-side logic, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, efficient, and reliable Python code for web applications and backend services
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services and internal databases
• Identify and fix performance bottlenecks and bugs to ensure the stability and responsiveness of the application
• Design and optimize database schemas (SQL/NoSQL) and manage data storage solutions
• Create scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve internal development workflows and CI/CD processes
• Implement security and data protection features, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption
• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and QA teams to align technical solutions with business requirements

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and its core principles
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one popular Python framework such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Familiarity with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries like SQLAlchemy or Django ORM
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)
• Experience writing unit tests and integration tests using frameworks like PyTest or Unittest
• Fundamental understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) to better coordinate with UI/UX teams
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/Bitbucket)
• Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Understanding of multi-process architecture and threading, or experience with Celery/RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or Scikit-learn is a plus
• Strong ability to document technical processes and architectural decisions

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Variable pay/incentives
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Company Overview

• Photon is a technology corporation that provides Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology Services to global enterprise. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.photon.in.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Photon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 88 in 2026, 233 in 2025, 168 in 2024, 236 in 2023, 184 in 2022, 157 in 2021, 249 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.