Python Backend Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Zensar Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications, services, utilities, and data-processing components using Python.
Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions across Sybase, MariaDB, and other relational databases.
Create and support Unix-based scripts, batch processes, interfaces, and operational utilities.
Investigate defects and production issues using application logs, database analysis, and Unix troubleshooting techniques.
Write clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code aligned with engineering standards and peer-review practices.
Use Git for source control and support legacy SVN-based repositories where required.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and developers through Agile/Scrum ceremonies and iterative delivery.
Prepare technical documentation and support controlled releases across development, test, and production environments.
Mandatory Skills
Python | SQL | Unix | Git | Relational databases, including Sybase and MariaDB
Preferred Skills
Agile/Scrum development methodology | Perl | SVN | XML | Microsoft SQL Server | PostgreSQL
Qualifications and Experience
4 to 6 years of relevant backend software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Unix, Git, and relational databases.
Working knowledge of Sybase and MariaDB; exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL is advantageous.
Experience with Perl, SVN, and XML is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Nice to Have
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Ownership of assigned deliverables with attention to quality and timelines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed tea
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications, services, utilities, and data-processing components using Python.
Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database interactions across Sybase, MariaDB, and other relational databases.
Create and support Unix-based scripts, batch processes, interfaces, and operational utilities.
Investigate defects and production issues using application logs, database analysis, and Unix troubleshooting techniques.
Write clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code aligned with engineering standards and peer-review practices.
Use Git for source control and support legacy SVN-based repositories where required.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA engineers, and developers through Agile/Scrum ceremonies and iterative delivery.
Prepare technical documentation and support controlled releases across development, test, and production environments.
Mandatory Skills
Python | SQL | Unix | Git | Relational databases, including Sybase and MariaDB
Preferred Skills
Agile/Scrum development methodology | Perl | SVN | XML | Microsoft SQL Server | PostgreSQL
Qualifications and Experience
4 to 6 years of relevant backend software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Unix, Git, and relational databases.
Working knowledge of Sybase and MariaDB; exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL is advantageous.
Experience with Perl, SVN, and XML is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Nice to Have
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Ownership of assigned deliverables with attention to quality and timelines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed tea