Backend Developer - Cloud Services

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Job Summary: Responsible for developing, updating, and testing cloud-based services implemented in Python, using modern web API frameworks and integrating with databases and cloud environments. Key Highlights: 1. Development of cloud-based services using Python and modern web frameworks. 2. Integration with SQL/NoSQL databases and deployment on AWS/Azure. 3. Collaboration with DevOps teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions. **Job Description:** **Position Description:** Responsible for developing, updating, and testing cloud-based services implemented in Python, using modern web API frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django. Will integrate with SQL and NoSQL databases, service authentication mechanisms, and deploy to cloud environments like AWS or Azure. Will collaborate with DevOps and development teams to ensure efficient and scalable solutions. **Main Responsibilities:** * Develop, update, and test cloud-based services using Python. * Implement web APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django. * Integrate solutions with SQL and NoSQL databases (Redis, InfluxDB, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.). * Apply server/token-based authentication standards (JWT, OAuth, etc.). * Deploy and maintain services on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. * Write unit tests (pytest or similar) to ensure code quality and stability. * Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and containers (Docker, Kubernetes). **Qualifications:** * 3–5 years of experience developing Python-based services. * Experience with web frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django. * Solid knowledge of SQL databases and NoSQL solutions (Redis, InfluxDB, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.). * Familiarity with token-based service authentication (JWT, OAuth). * Hands-on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). * Experience with cloud environments (AWS or Azure). * Knowledge of automated testing using pytest or similar frameworks. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with microservices-based architectures. * Knowledge of monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). * Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices. * Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services. For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem\-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. **Culture is our Passion** ==========================