Backend Developer

Software Developer – UNIPREP

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our team at UNIPREP. You will be responsible for building, improving, and scaling our platform to deliver a seamless experience for users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Collaborate with product and design teams to implement new features
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance
• Integrate APIs and third-party services
• Ensure application security, performance, and responsiveness
• Participate in code reviews and improve development processes

Tech Stack (Preferred):

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (or similar frameworks)
• Backend: Node.js / Python / Java
• Database: MySQL / MongoDB
• Tools: Git, REST APIs, Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP preferred)

Who Should Apply:

• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals
• Experience in building web applications (projects or internships)
• Familiarity with frontend and/or backend technologies
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Why Join UNIPREP:

• Work on a real, scalable product
• High ownership and learning opportunity
• Exposure to end-to-end product development
• Fast-growing, dynamic team environment

About us

Cere Labs is a Mumbai based company working in the field of Artificial Intelligence. It is a product company that utilizes the latest technologies such as Python, Redis, neo4j, MVC, Docker, Kubernetes to build its AI platform. Cere Labs’ clients are primarily from the Banking and Finance domain in India and US. The company has a great environment for its employees to learn and grow in technology.

Software Developer

Job brief

Cere Labs is seeking to hire a skilled and passionate software developer to help with the development of our current projects and product. Your duties will primarily revolve around building software by writing code, as well as modifying software to fix errors, improve its performance. You will also be involved in writing of the test cases and testing

To be successful in this role, you will need extensive knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, Java Script, React. 

Ultimately, the role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design

Responsibilities

• Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
• Write well-designed, testable code
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain software functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
• Deploy programs and test the deployed code
• Comply with project plans and industry standards

Requirements

• BE (CS/IT) degree in Computer Science
• Ability to understand the requirements given and generate the design based on specification given.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering.
• Ability to develop software in Python, Java, Java Script 
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, MySQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate), in-memory data stores such as Redis
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Spring MVC, React) is preferred
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficiency in software engineering tools including popular IDE’s such as PyCharm, Visual Studio Code and Eclipse
• Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer will be an added advantage

Working conditions

Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Weekly off: Sunday, First and Third Saturdays

Mode: Work from office

Recruitment process

The selection process includes:

1. Written test
2. Technical interview
3. Final interview

Compensation

CTC: Rs. 3-4 lacs pa, depending on performance in the selection process.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join our team and help design, develop, test, and maintain reliable software applications. The ideal candidate should have strong programming fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web and software applications.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
• Work with frontend and backend technologies to build new features.
• Identify and fix bugs, performance issues, and technical problems.
• Integrate APIs and third-party services when required.
• Work with databases and maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and other team members.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and development tools.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Java, PHP, C++, or JavaScript/Node.js.
• Basic understanding of databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and Git/GitHub.
• Good understanding of software development and debugging.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with Node.js, Django, Flask, Laravel, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration or automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E., BCA, MCA, or a related degree.
• Freshers with strong programming skills are welcome to apply.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on real-world software projects.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Exposure to modern technologies and development practices.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Job Description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2sPZKidnBCGHEIunjdRaFLUHX3R5_Ov/view?usp=drive_link

Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.

Work with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related Java frameworks.

Design and optimize database queries and data models.

Integrate applications with internal and third-party APIs/services.

Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-documented code.

Troubleshoot production issues and identify root causes.

Improve application performance, reliability, security, and scalability.

Participate in code reviews and follow software engineering best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions.

Location : Mumbai

Big Picture (The Opportunity) :

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your Career? & If you are able to maintain a positive attitude even when everything goes wrong, if you are detail oriented and self motivated with a passion to learn and improve your skills and knowledge, we have a perfect job for you !

What do we want from you ? (Our Expectations) :

• Zero to 2 years experience in Linux Operating System.
• Flexible working hours - able to support occasional nights, weekends, and call-ins, able to quickly adapt to a constantly changing faced paced environment. Open to travel to sites.
• An ideal person who is excited and motivated about running and supporting a production - grade critical infrastructure and looks for opportunities to improve processes with automation.

What are you required to do ? (Your Responsibilities) :

• Proactively maintain and develop all linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24*7*365 uptime service.
• Engineering of systems administration-related various solutions for our various SAAS products and projects as well as operational needs.
• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning.
• Providing technical support to customers for Applications, Operating systems, and networking.
• Will also be the first point of contact for our clients, where installations are placed on a permanent basis, for basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Fault finding, analysis and logging information for reporting of performance exceptions.
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.

Skills & Qualification Required (Add Value) :

• Graduate - Preferred to have Bachelor‘s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• He / She should be familiar with the installation and configuration of Linux operating systems and setup and operation of TCP/IP networking on Linux systems also familiar with Internet concepts including SMTP, IMAP, POP, HTTP, DNS, LDAP and related protocols.
• You should possess excellent communication skills .
• Knowledge of Email concepts, Helpdesk Concept , VoIP Concept , Cloud computing will be an added advantage.

We are looking for a Backend Software Development Engineer with 6+ years building scalable, high-availability server-side systems. You'll design and own microservices and REST APIs, model data in SQL, and deploy on AWS, partnering with product and frontend teams end-to-end.

Mandatory skills

• 6+ years of backend development in Java and/or Python

• Strong hands-on experience designing microservices and RESTful APIs

• Solid database design and SQL optimization

• Production experience on AWS (or equivalent cloud)

• Strong CS fundamentals — data structures, concurrency, system design

• Experience owning services from design through production support

Strong Backend Software Engineer Profile with strong Core Java expertise

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Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 2+ years of hands-on backend software engineering experience.

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Mandatory (Experience 2): Must be able to design and implement moderately complex features with minimal supervision, and contribute to system design and architecture discussions.

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Mandatory (Experience 3): Must be comfortable owning business-critical production components — maintaining connectors, handling customer escalations, security fixes, bug fixes, and building new features end-to-end.

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Mandatory (Tech skill 1): Must have strong, current Core Java depth with solid, clear coding fundamentals — Java is the primary skill for this role. Deep hands-on core engineering strength matters more than framework knowledge.

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Mandatory (Tech skill 2): Must have strong core backend engineering fundamentals and experience with scalable systems (connectors handle millions of events/data points daily across customers).

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Mandatory (Tech skill 3): Must have microservices experience.

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Mandatory (AI Fluency 1): Must have demonstrated, hands-on use of AI coding assistants (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as a core part of the daily workflow — scaffolding, writing tests, reviewing code, and debugging.

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Mandatory (AI Fluency 2): Must be able to write precise, effective prompts for production-quality output, decompose tasks so AI assistance is effective, and critically evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and standards before merging.

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Mandatory (Company): Must come from a product company background (B2B SaaS or B2C both acceptable).

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Mandatory (Note1): This is a 3-month contract role. Candidate must be comfortable with the contract engagement and able to join immediately (urgent — onboarding within ~a week)

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Mandatory (Note 2): Must be based in or near Chennai, Bangalore, or Ahmedabad (Chennai: hybrid, Tue & Thu in office)

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Preferred (Backend): Hands-on Python experience is a plus.

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Preferred (Database): Hands-on database / JDBC integration experience in a production environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and platforms
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code
• Collaborate with product, design, and hiring support teams
• Integrate APIs and third-party services
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems
• Ensure performance, security, and responsiveness of applications

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, Python, or Java
• Experience with React / Node.js / Django / Laravel
• Understanding of databases (MySQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with Git and version control
• Basic understanding of REST APIs
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills

1–3 years of experience in software development

Experience working in a startup environment

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Possibility of growth opportunity in dubai

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong Node.js experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications and APIs.

You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Work with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and production problems.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure application quality.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate APIs with web/mobile applications.
• Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices.
• Work with Git and standard CI/CD and deployment processes.
• Contribute to system design and technical discussions.

Required Skills

• 2–6 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js.
• Good knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, JSON, and API design.
• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks.
• Good understanding of relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of SQL and database design.
• Experience with Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket.
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms such as JWT/OAuth.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend architecture.

Good to Have

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of AWS / Azure / GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other caching/message queue technologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.