Backend - Software Engineer ( Python )

About Us:  

Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm’s mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology.

About the role:  Paytm is looking to hire Senior Python Developer with sound knowledge in developing backend systems in Python, Django, Flask.

Requirements: 

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.

1 to 3 years of experience as a Python developer.

Expert knowledge of Python and related frameworks including Django and Flask.

A deep understanding and multi-process architecture and the threading limitations of Python.

Familiarity with server-side templating languages including Jinja 2 and Mako.

Ability to integrate multiple data sources into a single system.

Familiarity with testing tools.

Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.

Skills that will help you succeed in this role: 

Coordinating with development teams to determine application requirements.

Writing scalable code using Python programming language.

Testing and debugging applications.Developing back-end components.

Integrating user-facing elements using server-side logic.

Assessing and prioritizing client feature requests.

Integrating data storage solutions.

Coordinating with front-end developers.

Reprogramming existing databases to improve functionality.

Developing digital tools to monitor online traffic.

Because you get an opportunity to make a difference, and have a great time doing that.

* You are challenged and encouraged here to do stuff that is meaningful for you and for those we serve.

* You should work with us if you think seriously about what technology can do for people.

* We are successful, and our successes are rooted in our people collective energy and unwavering focus on the customer, and that's how it will always be. 

Learn more about the exciting work we do in Tech by reading our Engineering blogs

Compensation: 

 If you are the right fit, we believe in creating wealth for you. With enviable 500 mn+ registered users, 21 mn+ merchants and depth of data in our ecosystem, we are in a unique position to democratize credit for deserving consumers & merchants – and we are committed to it. India’s largest digital lending story is brewing here. It’s your opportunity to be a part of the story.