Career ladder
Common Python roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- Python Developer — 6-16 LPA
- Backend Engineer — 8-20 LPA
Basics
Focus areas for the basics phase:
- Syntax
- Data structures
- OOP
Applied
Focus areas for the applied phase:
- Web (FastAPI)
- Data (Pandas)
- Testing
Production
Focus areas for the production phase:
- Async
- Packaging
- CI/CD
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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