Job ID 161 - Software Consultant (Python Backend Developer)

We exist to make it better. 

We’re a new generation software company based in Hyderabad, helping to scale digital businesses to disrupt global utility retail markets. We provide technology development, customer experience and process optimisation services to support our award-winning utility retailers in New Zealand and Australia. 

It’s an exciting time where traditional utilities need to innovate. Consumers expect companies to do good for their employees, customers, local communities, and for the future of the planet (all while offering seamless user experience that’s great value). Our strategy recognises that the exceptional technology we create makes us one of the best consumer facing businesses in our industry.

Our Culture: The "Real" Deal
We don’t just build software; we build careers through our Employee Value Proposition (EVP):

Real Growth: Learning is integral to delivery. We provide clear pathways and role-based upskilling/certifications.

Real Care: 2 Hours of Protected Learning Time every week during work hours. We value sustainable high performance over burnout.

Real Impact: Turn your learning into a legacy. Work with Practice Champions to strengthen our platform architecture and reduce dependencies.

Job description
Software Consultant – Python Developer

About the role
We are looking for a Software Consultant to contribute to the development and delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable software solutions for our product platform. This role is ideal for a strong hands-on engineer with experience in backend development, cloud technologies, CI/CD, and Agile, who works effectively with cross-functional teams to build high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, testing, deployment, and support of software solutions for Python backend applications, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Build and support cloud-based solutions on AWS with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security, following software quality practices throughout the SDLC.
• Contribute to automated testing and deployment processes to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Support production systems and troubleshoot technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes and improvements.
• Use AI-assisted development, testing, and monitoring tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with strong hands-on expertise in Python backend development in building microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-based applications
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, containerization technologies
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks like Pytest
• Understanding of Agile development practices and experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• B.E/B.Tech (CSE) / M.E/M.Tech (CSE) / MCA in Computer Science or Information Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AWS services such as API Gateway, EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Exposure to secure SDLC practices and automated security checks in CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as Angular, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery; PHP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development lifecycle practices and tools to improve engineering productivity and quality.

Our vision is to be the most loved company wherever we play.

At the heart of our business is a purpose led culture. We’re a community at heart, and we know our people are unstoppable when they have the empowerment to come up with the answers. Here’s some of the benefits we give:

• Flexible working
• Growth academy and internal career opportunities - we grow our people while we grow our company
• Competitive salary
• Five extra days of paid leave every year to do the things that matter to you
• A paid volunteer day every year to give back to your community
• Parental leave that’s above and beyond legal requirements

Want to help us make it better? Apply and we’ll be in touch.