Excelher-Backend Developer (Python/Flask)
Bangalore, IN, 562122
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
About ExcelHer program:
Are you looking for an opportunity to restart your career?
Do you want to join an organization that values your experience, no matter when it was gained?
We are pleased to introduce ExcelHer, Volvo Group India’s career returnship program designed to support talented professionals who are ready to restart their careers. Open to individuals across genders who have taken a career break of one year or more, ExcelHer provides an opportunity to re-enter the workforce with confidence and continue their professional journey.
The program offers a 9-month assignment and provides participants with access to professional development opportunities, mentorship from a business leader, and the chance to work with diverse teams across functions, technologies, and cultures.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and Flask. In this role, you will build RESTful APIs, develop automation solutions, optimize databases, and support data processing initiatives. You will work at the intersection of automotive engineering, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to transform complex laboratory and vehicle data into meaningful engineering insights.
Job Description
As a Backend Developer, you will:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Python and Flask.
- Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Develop automation scripts and workflows to improve operational efficiency.
- Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures.
- Process and analyse data using Python libraries such as Pandas and NumPy.
- Optimize application performance, database efficiency, and data quality.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing application support.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
- Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and maintain technical documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4–5 years of Experience in backend development in Python
- Hands-on experience with Flask and REST API development.
- Knowledge of building automation scripts using Selenium/Playwright
- Strong knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or similar).
- Experience with automation scripting and data processing.
- Proficiency in Pandas, NumPy, Git, and database design concepts.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with JWT, OAuth, or API security.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience in the Automotive industry is preferred.
Key Deliverables
- Develop scalable backend applications and APIs.
- Automate business processes and workflows.
- Build efficient data processing solutions.
- Improve application performance and database reliability.
- Deliver clean, maintainable, and production-ready code.
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.