Senior Backend Developer (Python)

About the job

🚀 Hiring : Senior Backend Developer (Python) — AI-Native + Agentic Workflows | AWS | Remote (India) | NCR Preferred At EXL, we believe there’s always a better way. We look deeper, we find it, and we make it happen. We’re looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer (5–7 yrs) who can lead backend development, contribute to design / architecture, and build LLM / AI applications using an agentic-first, AI-led development approach. If you’re someone who can do the work a team would traditionally do—by leveraging modern AI agents / tools—this role is for you. 📍 Location : Remote (India) | NCR presence a plus 🕒 Type : Full-time ✅ What you’ll do • Build and scale Python backend services (FastAPI / Django) and microservices • Design secure, resilient, high-performance REST / async APIs • Lead architecture discussions (scalability, reliability, security, observability) • Own containerized development with Docker • Set up and improve CI / CD using GitHub / GitHub Actions (or similar) • Build and operate on AWS infrastructure (cloud-native backend + solution design) • Develop LLM / GenAI applications (RAG, retrieval workflows, vector-based APIs) • Use AI coding agents like GitHub Copilot / Claude Code to accelerate delivery • Create prompt libraries + agent skills to boost engineering velocity and quality 🎯 Must-haves • Strong Python (advanced) with OOPS Concepts + backend architecture fundamentals • Production experience with FastAPI and / or Django • Strong AWS expertise + solution / architecture exposure • Strong experience with GitHub, CI / CD, Docker, and containerized environments • Hands-on experience building LLM / AI applications and agentic workflows • Ability to craft prompts and develop agent skills that speed up development ⭐ Nice-to-have • Solutions Architect experience • Experience with LangChain / LangGraph / AutoGen (or similar frameworks) • NCR availability for occasional collaboration 🔎 Keywords : Senior Python Developer, Senior Backend Engineer, FastAPI, Django, REST APIs, Microservices, AWS, Solution Architect, CI / CD, GitHub Actions, Docker, Containers, LLM, Generative AI, Agentic AI, RAG, Vector Search, Prompt Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Remote India, NCR. 📩 Apply via (or message with your resume + links to relevant work).

Requirements

• Python
• FastAPI
• Django
• AWS
• CI/CD
• Docker

Preferred Technologies

• Python
• FastAPI
• Django
• AWS
• CI/CD
• Docker