Backend Developer – Python & Cloud Services

About the Company
Embitel Technologies is a Volkswagen AG (VW) Group Company. VW is a German multinational automotive manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VW is one of the world’s largest automaker by sales. VW sold 10.9 million vehicles in 2019. The group comprises of 12 brands from seven European Countries: Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Bentley, Ducati (motorcycles), Skoda, SEAT, Scania, MAN and Volkswagen commercial vehicles.

About CARIAD (Car, I Am Digital)

The automotive industry is in disruption. As a company, CARIAD is playing a part in multiple large trends at the same time: electrification, automation, and digitalization. The new name builds on changing customer needs. Automotive customers are demanding more comfort, more safety, more sustainability, and more connectivity. With its software platforms and digital features, CARIAD is developing solutions and products that will turn the car into a smart companion to accompany customers into the future with continuous updates and new digital features, even years later. The new company name reflects this zeitgeist: ‘Car, I Am Digital’. The brand profile can be found on its new website https://cariad.technology.

Currently, around 4,000 employees are working at CARIAD on the digital transformation of the car. CARIAD is working intensively on the software and technology platform for Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The first vehicles based on PPE will be the electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. At the core of CARIAD is the development of the unified and scalable software and technology platform E³ 2.0 for all Group brands. E³ stands for ‘end to end electronics architecture’. The new software and technology platform is built from scratch and will be used first at the end of 2024 in Artemis, the lighthouse project of Audi. As of 2026, E³ 2.0 is due to be scaled by the Volkswagen brand with Trinity in the volume segment.

About our Group

CARIAD COE (Centre of Excellence) is setup in Bangalore, India working exclusively with CARIAD and associated VW groups with the focus on development of ‘VW.OS”. The areas of work involve development of platform components such as firmware, boot loaders, AUTOSAR, Linux/QNX BSP, Service oriented architecture-based middleware components.

Job Description:

Backend Developer – Python & Cloud Services

Experience: 3–5 Years

Location: Bangalore, India

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer – Python & Cloud Services with 3–5 years of experience in designing and developing scalable, secure, and cloud-native backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Python, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Microsoft Azure, and event-driven architectures, with hands-on experience in building reliable backend systems and data processing services.

This role offers an opportunity to work on modern cloud technologies, distributed systems, and IoT-driven platforms while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and service-oriented backend solutions.
• Develop and maintain microservices-based applications and distributed systems.
• Implement event-driven data ingestion and processing pipelines for IoT and telemetry-driven use cases.
• Design and integrate cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
• Utilize Azure SDKs and platform services to support application functionality.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and data processing workflows using SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Ensure backend services are secure, scalable, and highly available.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, deployment, and production support activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for APIs and backend components.

Mandatory Technical Skills

Programming

• Python
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Exception Handling
• Asynchronous Programming

Backend Development

• RESTful API Design & Development
• API Integration
• JSON
• OpenAPI / Swagger

Architecture

• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Microservices Architecture
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Distributed Systems

Cloud Technologies

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure SDKs
• Azure App Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure Storage
• Azure Identity & Access concepts

Databases

• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Database Design
• Query Optimization
• Data Modeling

Event Processing

• Event-driven systems
• Data ingestion pipelines
• IoT telemetry processing
• Streaming concepts

DevOps & Platform Knowledge

• Git
• GitHub
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Docker
• Basic Kubernetes Concepts
• Containerization
• Deployment Automation

Preferred Skills

• Cloud-native application development
• Distributed systems
• Scalability and performance optimization
• Observability and monitoring concepts
• Logging and tracing frameworks
• Agile/Scrum development
• IoT or Connected Device platforms

Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good understanding of backend architecture and design principles
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ownership mindset with attention to quality and reliability
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field
• M.Tech is an added advantage

Nice to Have

• Experience with MQTT or Apache Kafka
• Familiarity with FastAPI or Flask
• Experience with Redis or caching mechanisms
• Exposure to Kubernetes in production environments
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
• Experience in Automotive, IoT, or Connected Mobility domains

Working with Embitel
• Freedom to challenge norms, make mistakes, learn and grow
• There is no ‘I’ in word ‘Team’ and no hierarchy at Embitel
• Employees of Embitel are partners of our excellence and growth. And they are at the core of
organization’s Mission and Vision

To explore an exciting & progressive Career development at Embitel India:
• Visit us at: www.embitel.com
• Follow us at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embitel-technologies-india