Python Platform Engineer (full Stack)

Python Platform Engineer (Full Stack)

Netstratum is a global product development company specializing in custom software and enterprise IT services. With teams across ten global locations, we combine local insight with global expertise to deliver innovative, purpose-driven solutions.

As a leader in telecom tech, we build secure, high-performance Unified Communication Systems used by Tier-1 providers, enterprises, and governments. Our in-house AI platform is built for scale, security, and real-world impact.

Join a vibrant, diverse team working on cutting-edge projects in telecom, AI, IoT, and digital transformation - within a fast-paced, learning-focused environment.

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Experience: 3+ years

Salary: As per Industry Standards

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Code: 012026/02

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Engineer to design, build, and operate the backend systems that power cloud, telecom, and AI platforms. The role focuses on building scalable APIs, containerized microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and production-grade cloud systems that support real-world, mission-critical enterprise deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and FastAPI
• Build secure, scalable REST APIs and integration layers
• Package, test, and deploy production-ready services
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows
• Containerize and deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes
• Ensure system reliability through testing, monitoring, and automation
• Work closely with frontend, cloud, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Must Have Skills

• Strong experience in Python backend and packaging, including FastAPI, async patterns, type hints, Poetry/Pip, virtual environments, and wheels
• Proven ability in API integration, including REST/JSON, error handling, pagination, and retries
• Hands-on experience with Git and GitLab, including branching workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge of containers and orchestration, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm or Kustomize, and multi-stage builds
• Experience in testing and code quality, including pytest, coverage, linters, automated tests, and refactoring

Good To Have Skills

• Frontend development using TypeScript and Vue 3 with SPA architecture
• Observability using OpenTelemetry, structured logging, and metrics or distributed tracing
• Task queues and job orchestration such as Celery, RQ, APScheduler, including resumable and idempotent workflows
• Virtualization and VM tooling, including hypervisor APIs and virtual machine lifecycle management
• PostgreSQL with SQLAlchemy, including schema design and database migrations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Python Backend: 3 years (Required)
• Python Packaging: 3 years (Required)
• API Integration: 3 years (Required)
• GitLab: 3 years (Required)
• Docker: 3 years (Required)
• Kubernetes: 3 years (Required)
• Testing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person