Sr Backend Developer (Python / FastAPI / GCP)

Company Description

Cloud9 Power Technologies, headquartered in Delhi-NCR, is a global IT solutions leader known for delivering innovative and reliable services. Our expertise spans cloud computing, robust infrastructure management, cybersecurity, database management, and ERP solutions. With a strong focus on excellence and customer satisfaction, we empower clients worldwide with cutting-edge solutions. Cloud9 Power Technologies is committed to fostering an environment that values innovation and drives technological success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using Python and FastAPI

• Build and maintain GraphQL APIs (experience with Strawberry is a plus)

• Deploy and manage containerized services using Docker on cloud platforms such as GCP Cloud Run, AWS ECS/Fargate, or Azure Container Apps

• Implement asynchronous and event-driven systems using messaging services (e.g. Pub/Sub, SQS/SNS, Azure Service Bus)

• Drive performance optimization efforts: identify bottlenecks, conduct benchmarking, and implement measurable improvements

• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices

• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with Dev

Ops teams

• Participate actively in architecture discussions, technical decision-making, and code reviews

• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with a strong portfolio of delivered projects

• Strong proficiency in Python with deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and patterns

• Hands-on production experience with FastAPI

• Evidenced understanding of GraphQL concepts and API design (experience with Strawberry is meritable but not required)

• Solid experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure), particularly with:

• Serverless / container hosting (Cloud Run, ECS/Fargate, Azure Container Apps)

• Messaging / event services (Pub/Sub, SQS/SNS, Service Bus)

• Cloud Functions / Lambda / Azure Functions

• Strong experience with containerization (Docker, docker-compose) in development and production workflows

• Demonstrated ability in performance optimization: profiling, bottleneck identification, benchmarking, and caching strategies

• Solid understanding of event-driven and microservices architecture patterns

• Experience with asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio, async/await patterns)

• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)

• Familiarity with CI/CD and Dev

Ops practices

• Strong problem-solving and system design skills with a best-practices mindset
  Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

• A coaching and mentorship mindset – you enjoy helping others grow and lead by example

• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives to completion

• Proactive, structured approach to problem-solving

Profile Sharing

Please share the following information along with your resume to recruit@cloud9power.com

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This position is for Bengaluru, are you currently in Bengaluru or willing to relocate to Bengaluru ?