Fullstack Developer (Backend with Devops and Python) in भारत

Established in 2011 and headquartered in Pune, METRO Global Solution Center (GSC) India is a strategic hub driving METRO’s global transformation. With 1,200+ professionals, we deliver specialized integrated expertise across Master Data Management, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Marketing & Design, Strategy, Finance & Accounting, controlling (FP&A), and People & Culture (HR) solutions that drive operational excellence and digital innovation.

By supporting METRO’s sCore strategy, we enable sustainable growth and strengthen business processes. With a solutions-first mindset, we reduce complexity, accelerate transformation, and create measurable value for METRO businesses scaling up globally. METRO is a leading international food wholesaler operating in over 30 countries with a strong network of wholesale stores, digital marketplaces, and food service distribution. It supports businesses that keep the world running, from hotels, restaurants, and cafés to local retailers - offering quality, reliability, and smart solutions that help small and medium-sized businesses succeed.

Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, METRO AG employs over 85,000 people worldwide and acts as the central management holding company of the group, driving strategic direction, and enabling consistent excellence across all markets. Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for professional customers, which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019.

Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO, which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP.

Job Description

• Build and maintain Python backend services and recommendation APIs consumed by internal products, ensuring reliable performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and maintain GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines and reusable workflows, enabling frequent deployments and controlled, manually approved production releases.
• Own observability and operational reliability with Datadog dashboards, logs, monitors, and alerts; investigate incidents and implement sustainable fixes.
• Ensure pragmatic security, cost awareness, and compliance with corporate standards, working with platform, security, and other corporate stakeholders.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical planning, architecture decisions, runbooks, and knowledge sharing within the squad.
• Challenge over-engineered solutions, including AI-generated proposals, and favor the simplest design that safely meets business needs.
• Design, provision, and continuously improve Google Cloud infrastructure using Terraform, including Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, IAM, and networking.
• Lead the simplification of the platform.

Required key competencies and

qualifications

• Proven senior-level experience developing and operating backend services and cloud infrastructure in production, with strong individual ownership;
• Deep hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), particularly Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud SQL/PostgreSQL, IAM, and networking;
• Strong Terraform knowledge, including modules, state management, infrastructure repository design, and safe refactoring; familiarity with Terragrunt;
• Advanced Python programming skills and practical experience developing and maintaining APIs and microservices;
• Hands-on experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, reusable CI/CD workflows, secrets management, and production deployment controls;
• Experience with production observability, monitoring, incident response, and troubleshooting, preferably using Datadog;
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including working across engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering, and platform teams, with a strong documentation habit;
• Very good fluency in English (written and verbal).

Nice to have:

• Understanding of Vertex AI Pipelines / Kubeflow Pipelines (KFP), BigQuery, or dbt in data-intensive environments;
• Exposure to Go or FastAPI;
• Experience navigating security and compliance requirements in a large international organisation;

Additional Information

• What We Offer at METRO

• Hybrid and agile work: Thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment with self-organizing teams.
• People development: Grow through individual and company-wide learning and development opportunities.
• Ownership and impact: Contribute to a strategic Ultra Fresh platform improving availability, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• International collaboration: Work with colleagues, business stakeholders, and partners across multiple countries and functions.
• Support with individual solutions: We care about people and support you throughout your professional journey.