Backend Developer

Company: PluginLive

About the company:

PluginLive Technology Pvt Ltd is a leading provider of innovative HR solutions. Our mission is to transform the hiring process through technology and make it easier for organizations to find, attract, and hire top talent. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Data Engineering Lead to guide the data strategy and engineering efforts for our Campus Hiring Digital Recruitment SaaS Platform.

Role Overview:

The Data Engineering Lead will be responsible for leading the data engineering team and driving the development of data infrastructure, pipelines, and analytics capabilities for our Campus Hiring Digital Recruitment SaaS Platform. This role requires a deep understanding of data engineering, big data technologies, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of building robust data systems.

Job Description

Position: Data Engineering Lead - Campus Hiring Digital Recruitment SaaS Platform

Location: Chennai

Minimum Qualification:  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. Master’s degree or equivalent is a plus.

Experience:  7+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

CTC:  20-30 LPA 

Employment Type:  Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

Data Strategy and Vision:

• Develop and communicate a clear data strategy and vision for the Campus Hiring Digital Recruitment SaaS Platform.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and data needs.
• Define and prioritize the data roadmap, aligning it with business goals and customer requirements.

Data Infrastructure Development:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure and pipelines to support data collection, storage, processing, and analysis.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the data infrastructure.
• Implement best practices in data management, including data governance, data quality, and data security.

Data Pipeline Management:

• Oversee the development and maintenance of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Ensure data is accurately and efficiently processed and available for analytics and reporting.
• Monitor and optimize data pipelines for performance and cost efficiency.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Collaborate with data analysts and data scientists to build and deploy advanced analytics and machine learning models.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Ensure data is easily accessible and usable by stakeholders across the organization.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and marketing to ensure alignment and delivery of data goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to explain data concepts and progress.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience in designing and building scalable data infrastructures and pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Google Analytics
• Expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Airflow, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and cloud data platforms like AWS, Oracle Cloud.
• Solid understanding of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience in HR technology or recruitment platforms.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the tech community.

Backend Engineer - Python

Location

Bangalore, India

Experience Required

2-3 years minimum

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Python to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and maintaining enterprise-level, scalable backend systems.

Key Requirements

Technical Skills

    CS fundamentals are must (CN, DBMS, OS, System Design, OOPS) • Python Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python with deep understanding of frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask

• Database Management: Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and database optimization

• API Development: Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure services

• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes

• Message Queues: Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or Apache Kafka

• Version Control: Advanced Git workflows and collaboration

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of backend development experience

• Proven track record of working on enterprise-level applications

• Experience building scalable systems handling high traffic loads

• Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs

• Optimize application performance and scalability

• Collaborate with frontend teams and product managers

• Implement security best practices and data protection measures

• Write comprehensive tests and maintain code quality

• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)

• Understanding of software architecture patterns

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Open source contributions or personal projects

Job Description : 

• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks -Laravel, CodeIgnitor
• Must have 2 years of experience in PHP Laravel or Codelgnitor
• Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Thorough understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

·      4+ years of experience as a Python Developer.

·      Good Understanding of Object-Oriented Concepts and Solid principles.

·      Good Understanding in Programming and analytical skills.

·      Should have hands on experience in AWS Cloud Service like S3, Lambda functions Knowledge. (Must Have)

·      Should have experience Working with large datasets (Must Have)

·      Proficient in using NumPy, Pandas. (Must Have)

·      Should have hands on experience on Mysql (Must Have)

·      Should have experience in debugging Python applications (Must have)

·      Knowledge of working on Flask.

·      Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM).

·      Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system

·      Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, SVN

·      Strong at problem-solving and logical abilities

·      Sound knowledge of Front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript 

·      Strong commitment and desire to learn and grow.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build a high-quality web application from scratch.
• Responsive and adaptive web page implementation.
• Identify and communicate best practices for back-end engineering.
• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code to ensure the applications' best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools.
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development.
• Learn new Software/frameworks/ languages/ technology with ease.
• Must be able to apply innovative thinking at work. 

Desired Skills: 

• Good working knowledge of PHP-based MVC framework Laravel.
• Good knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript and understanding of Database concepts & working knowledge of MySQL.
• A clear understanding of RESTful API development standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Software testing (PHPUnit, PHPSpec)

Something we will like in you -

You enjoy the excitement of developing new software, mobile apps, and you have a vision for building stable, reliable, and performant systems.

You must have solid foundational knowledge in software development and debugging.

You might have a Computer Science or Engineering degree, or you might not. Your university is not what we're looking for. We care about what you can do at work and how you do it.

This is a remote job. You're free to work where you work best, anywhere in the world: home, co-working space, coffee shops.

Do you recognize yourself in these statements:

• You are comfortable under pressure, and you enjoy working on a broad array of projects with different technical requirements.
• You love unwinding tricky problems, finding the causes, and fixing them for good.
• You take pride in your work with or without accolades from others.
• You care about your coworkers and want to make their lives better.
• You enjoy working across teams to help ship new features and fix bugs.
• You approach your work with curiosity, enthusiasm, and tenacity.

Pay and benefits

• The salary for this position is INR 20000 - INR 30,000
  We assess your seniority relative to the team at Shimbi Labs during the interviewing process. It doesn't matter how many years you worked before.
• Work from anywhere.
• Allowance for the Internet connection.
• Laptop and power backup (After a year).
• 21 days paid leaves.
• Health insurance after a year with us (After a year).