Virtusa - Full Stack Engineer - Python/React.js

Role Overview : We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, FastAPI, and REST API development, along with experience building and deploying applications on Databricks Apps.The ideal candidate should be capable of leading technical design and development of secure, scalable, production-ready applications integrated with the Databricks Lakehouse platform, including notebooks, SQL Warehouses, Delta Tables, and Lakehouse datasets.Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.- Develop scalable and well-documented backend services and REST APIs using Python and FastAPI.- Build secure integrations between frontend applications and backend services.- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and related security practices.- Develop and deploy applications using Databricks Apps and integrate them with the Databricks platform.- Integrate applications with Databricks Notebooks, SQL Warehouses, Delta Tables, and Lakehouse datasets.- Design application architectures that are scalable, secure, reliable, and optimized for production environments.- Collaborate with data engineers, architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture and development decisions.- Develop reusable components, APIs, and integration patterns following engineering best practices.- Implement and maintain Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines for application development and deployment.- Perform unit testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization across frontend, backend, and Databricks components.- Support production deployments and resolve application, API, integration, and platform-related issues.- Contribute to Agile/Scrum ceremonies, technical documentation, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.Requirements : - 2 - 7 years of experience in software/full-stack development, with 5+ years of overall experience preferred for senior-level profiles.- Strong hands-on experience with React and TypeScript/JavaScript.- Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI.- Hands-on experience developing and consuming REST APIs.- Experience implementing OAuth2, JWT, and secure authentication/authorization.- Hands-on experience building and deploying applications using Databricks Apps.- Strong understanding of Databricks Notebooks, SQL Warehouses, Delta Tables, and Lakehouse architecture.- Experience developing secure, scalable, and production-ready applications on the Databricks platform.- Good understanding of Git, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum, and modern software development practices.- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.- Ability to lead technical design and development activities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. (ref:hirist.tech)