Senior Python Engineer (TDD, high-performance APIs)

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs. Role Overview This project is being delivered for one of the Silicon Valley Tech giants and we are looking for a high-caliber backend Engineer with deep proficiency in Python and a proven track record of designing and building large systems at speed. This role focuses on implementing real-world services (e.g., Gmail, Jira) as modular APIs using a test-driven approach, with an emphasis on engineering excellence, scalable system design, crisp documentation, and robust database design. Commitments Required: 8 hours per day with an overlap of 4 hours with PST. Employment type: Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave) Duration of contract: 9 months Location: India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey, Mexico Three rounds of interviews (60 min technical + 30 min technical + 30 min cultural discussion) Roles & Responsibilities Designing and Implementing real-world services as modular, production-ready APIs Creating and maintaining excellent, developer-friendly documentation Following a strict Test Driven Development approach — tests first, code second Building at maximum velocity without compromising on reliability or maintainability Designing and iterating on scalable database schemas for each service integration Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience with practical, production-grade Python development Strong understanding of system design principles Proven ability to design modular, high-performance APIs and manage the complete API lifecycle Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) Strong fundamentals in database schema design and data modeling Demonstrated ownership of technical decisions, with the ability to explain and justify trade-offs. Excellent technical communication skills — able to explain design, document APIs and collaborate effectivelyacross team Able to work at a rapid pace without sacrificing clarity or correctness [Bonus] Familiarity with LLM function calling protocols and paradigms Work in a fully remote environment. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading Tech companies.