Senior Software Engineer Python

About the role

Ericsson's R&D unit in Bangalore, Karnataka, India builds cloud-native AI/ML big-data analytics software for telecom operators. As a Sr. Software Engineer - Python, you will architect and develop scalable backend web applications, lead and mentor a team of developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions. The role emphasizes end-to-end cloud-native product development in Python and ML, with continuous improvement of development practices.

What you’ll do

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance web applications using Python
• Lead a team of highly motivated developers, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior members
• Foster a culture of excellence within the development team
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including backend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices, integrating them into the development process
• Write unit tests first before implementing features to ensure functionality is well-defined and testable
• Apply security best practices in system design and implementation
• Perform end-to-end tests using Robot framework and wire-mock

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized and accredited institution
• 5–8 years of professional experience in backend development with a strong focus on Python
• Proficiency in Python and Django/Rest API/FLASK/FAST API
• Experience with Micro Services architecture
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming in Python
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes and cloud computing (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Spinnaker) and automated testing
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and databases (MySQL, NoSQL)

Nice to have

Contributing to system design and architecture

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.