
About KAFQA
At Kafqa, we are building the next generation performing arts platform. Our mission is to transform how India learns, performs & watchers performing arts. We are currently in stealth mode with a target public launch date in April. Our launch services consist of technology enabled dance classes in our proprietary studios, production facilities and social media broadcasting & competitions.
Founder & Team
The founder is Shariq Plasticwala. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay & Stanford GSB. He was part of the founding team of Amazon India where he played a key role for over 8 years. Among his roles at Amazon, he was the CEO of Amazon’s first joint venture in India and a Board Member of Amazon’s payments business. The other members of the founding team consist of senior executives from Shiamak Davar & Byju’s.
Background
- At least 1+ years’ experience in back-end development in a fast-paced environment, working in Python & Django Framework
- Deep understanding of technologies used in web-deployed SaaS products, including Rest APIs
- Exposure to AWS, Azure or other cloud providers
Opportunity
We will share our workload as a team and we expect you to work on a broad range of tasks. Here’s are some of the things you might have to do on any given day:
- Developing APIs and endpoints for deployments of our product
- Infrastructure Development such as building databases, creating and maintaining automated jobs
- Build out the back-end to deploy and scale our product
- Build POCs for client deployments
- Document your code, write test cases, etc.
Skills
- Hands-on experience with Python (1+ years)
- Sound understanding of Postgres and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
- Deep familiarity with UNIX, major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps
- Understanding of databases, and related tools, paradigms

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Job Title : Python Developer – API Integration & AWS Deployment
Experience : 5+ Years
Location : Bangalore
Work Mode : Onsite
Job Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong expertise in API development and AWS cloud deployment.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable RESTful APIs, automating power system simulations using PSS®E (psspy), and deploying automation workflows securely and efficiently on AWS.
Mandatory Skills : Python, FastAPI/Flask, PSS®E (psspy), RESTful API Development, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, EFS, API Gateway), AWS IAM, CloudWatch.
Key Responsibilities :
Python Development & API Integration :
- Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI or Flask to interface with PSS®E.
- Automate simulations and workflows using the PSS®E Python API (psspy).
- Implement robust bulk case processing, result extraction, and automated reporting systems.
AWS Cloud Deployment :
- Deploy APIs and automation pipelines using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, EFS, and API Gateway.
- Apply cloud-native best practices to ensure reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Manage secure access control using AWS IAM, API keys, and implement monitoring using CloudWatch.
Required Skills :
- 5+ Years of professional experience in Python development.
- Hands-on experience with RESTful API development (FastAPI/Flask).
- Solid experience working with PSS®E and its psspy Python API.
- Strong understanding of AWS services, deployment, and best practices.
- Proficiency in automation, scripting, and report generation.
- Knowledge of cloud security and monitoring tools like IAM and CloudWatch.
Good to Have :
- Experience in power system simulation and electrical engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools for AWS deployments.
What we are looking
- You must have experience in Python, including development of microservices using flask/fastapi/sanic.
- You hold knowledge of at least one Python web frameworks
- You have experience in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
- You are familiar with relational databases and unstructured data.
- You are familiar with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries.
- You have prior exposure to code versioning tools such as Git.
- You understand fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Good to have
- Experience in cloud services such as AWS
- Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Understanding of the threading concepts in Python and multi-process architecture
What you'll do
- Create database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and services for business use cases
- Perform unit and integration tests on developed modules
software products.
● Degree in Computer Science, Maths, or equivalent.
● Experience with AWS or Google Cloud or Azure.
● Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL: MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL,
DynamoDB or MongoDB.
● Fluent in common design patterns, modular architecture, microservices, and a
demonstrated web and polyglot development experience.
● Passionate about distributed computing and building applications that are
robust, scalable, and keep the customers happy.
● Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala; a strong foundation
in data structures, algorithms, understanding of threads, synchronization, and
concurrent programming.
● Experience with deployment, configuration, automation tools, and DevOps
methodologies.
● Understanding of Internet security models, REST API, and application
integration.
● Good to have some understanding of Serverless.
Node.js Developer / NestJS Developer – Job Description
A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science is preferred with excellent problem solving skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: Bengaluru (on site)
Preferred Skills: TypeScript / Nodejs, SQL/ MySQL
Experience: Min 2yrs in similar Role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and Maintain Server-side Logic: Design, implement, and maintain the server-side logic using Node.js, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
- API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end services and third-party applications.
- Database Management: Work with databases (such as MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to ensure data consistency, reliability, and optimal performance.
- Code Quality and Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
- Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and other team members to define and implement technical solutions that meet business requirements.
- Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identify issues, debug, and resolve bugs and other technical problems in a timely manner.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to application development, API usage, and system operations.
- Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the application remains modern and competitive.
● Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Python or Go.
● Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
● Solid understanding of how REST APIs work: GET, POST, PUT and PATCH
● Basic understanding of AWS cloud and its services like lambda, EC2, Document DB, EKS etc.
● Understanding MongoDB would be a bonus.
● Excellent project management skills.
● Ability to work independently or with a group.
Responsibilities-
- Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging
- Write clean code to develop functional web applications
- Troubleshoot and debug applications
- Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Gather and address technical and design requirements
- Provide training and support to internal teams
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Liaise with developers, designers to identify new features
- Follow emerging technologies
Requirements-
- Spent at least 1 yr in a solid back end role
- Experience taking a problem to a product solution (module/product)
- Prior experience working with startups and understanding the fast-paced, dynamic nature of work
Must have skillsets:
- Javascript, NodeJS
- Client-server architecture
- OOP concepts, including design patterns
- Understanding of RDBMS (MySQL, Postgresql)
- Understanding of REST API
- Familiarity with frameworks such as ExpressJs
- Knowledge of TDD frameworks mocha, chai, jest, etc
- Knowledge of AWS (Lambda, RDS, EC2, SQS, S3, ECS, etc)
- Basic knowledge of Typescript, NextJs
- Prior experience in fin-tech
- Programming experience : 5 to 8 years of programming experience
- Strong technical knowledge in any of the following programming languages : Ruby on Rails /Python/Java and willing to learn and work in Node.js.
- Good Programming aptitude
- Have experience designing and building large scalable web services.
- Have an in-depth understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
- Have experience building RESTful APIs and have good knowledge of RESTful design patterns.
- Be able to communicate and work well within a team
- Brownie points if you have worked on Typescript & Nest.js
Job Summary:
We want a techie at heart. Someone who is happy and curious to work on all aspects of software development.
Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be responsible for feature design, development, and continuously optimizing our tech stack.
- We are looking for an experienced software engineer with at least 5 years of experience in a startup or product environment. Ideally you have been involved in all aspects of software development from requirements gathering to design, development, deployment and post-release support. We are looking for all-round technical maturity. Our tech stack is Angular, Spring boot and Django/Python.
Key Skills
Java
SpringBoot
PostgreSQL/MySQL
Git
AWS
REST api design
Experience integrating with external APIs
Good applied understanding of Object Oriented Programming
Good database modeling and SQL knowledge.
/React is a big plus.
Responsibilities and Duties
Build out features across the stack : backend, API design and integration, database optimization , microservices, plugins, queues etc
Fix bugs and write automated tests
Maintain and upgrade our Tech Stack
Translate requirements to design and write/present articulate software design.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS JOB IF YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN NODE.JS
Addenda is a Dubai based Insurtech startup that utilises the blockchain to share life/medical/motor insurance information among a consortium of insurers. Our Products helps insurers avoids anti selection, non-disclosure, overexposure, and ensures transparency between the policy applicant and the insurance company.
We are looking for a NodeJS Backend Developer who is energetic, self-directed and self-motivated. You should possess a strong desire to learn and contribute solutions and ideas to a dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Development of all server-side logic and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
- Develop stable and secure RESTful APIs, Microservices, automated tests
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimise backend for maximum speed and scalability
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders for front-end or otherwise
Skills
- Proficient understanding of Express.JS, Node.JS, MongoDB
- In Depth Knowledge of creating Secure RESTful APIs, Web Services or micro services along with caching, content management capabilities
- Knowledge of API Design and Development and Security Patterns on API’s using various Authentication mechanisms
- Experience in Cloud Technology for Deployment of Services is a plus
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git










