Backend Developer

● 4–7 years of backend development experience with Python or Golang.

● Strong expertise in designing, developing, and scaling microservices and distributed

systems.

● Solid understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, and performance optimization.

● Proficiency with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching systems (Redis, Memcached),

and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).

● Hands-on experience with Linux development, Docker, and Kubernetes.

● Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and related services.

● Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills for production-grade systems.

● Experience with AI-powered development tools is a strong plus; familiarity with

concepts like 'agentic coding' for workflow automation or 'context engineering' for

leveraging LLMs in system design is highly desirable.

● Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Experience and Expertise

● 7– 10 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.

● Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

● Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.

● Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.

● Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts

(AWS/GCP/Azure).

● Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.

● Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large

language models (LLMs) is a plus.

Skills

● Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to solve complex problems.

● Good communication and collaboration skills across teams.

● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team

player.

● Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies

● 2–4 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.

● Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

● Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.

● Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.

● Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts

(AWS/GCP/Azure).

● Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.

● Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large

language models (LLMs) is a plus.

Primary Skills:

Python / Golang, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux

Core Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Architect and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python or Golang, ensuring high performance, resilience, and extensibility.
• System Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of critical modules, from design and development to deployment and support.
• Technical Leadership: Conduct design and code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers to raise the team’s technical bar.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Performance & Reliability: Troubleshoot complex issues in production systems, identify root causes, and design sustainable long-term solutions.
• Innovation: Evaluate new technologies, contribute to proof-of-concepts, and recommend tools that can improve developer productivity.
• Process Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
• Knowledge Sharing: Document designs, create technical guides, and share insights with the broader engineering team.

Experience and Expertise:

• 4–7 years of backend development experience with Python or Golang.
• Strong expertise in designing, developing, and scaling microservices and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching systems (Redis, Memcached), and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Linux development, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and related services.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills for production-grade systems.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools is a strong plus; familiarity with concepts like 'agentic coding' for workflow automation or 'context engineering' for leveraging LLMs in system design is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving ability, with experience handling complex technical challenges.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate trade-offs.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently while aligning with team goals.
• Passionate about engineering culture, quality, and developer productivity.

Primary Skills:

Python / Golang, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python or Golang.
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Implement automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions to improve system efficiency.
• Contribute to improving development processes, coding standards, and best practices.

Experience and Expertise:

• 1-2 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.
• Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large language models (LLMs) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Good communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team player.
• Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies and improve continuously.

Primary Skills:

Python / Golang, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python or Golang.
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Implement automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions to improve system efficiency.
• Contribute to improving development processes, coding standards, and best practices.

Experience and Expertise:

• 2–4 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.
• Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large language models (LLMs) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Good communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team player.
• Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies and improve continuously.

1–2 years of software development experience (internships or projects acceptable).

● Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python or Golang).

● Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software fundamentals.

● Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and database concepts.

● Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

● Exposure to Git and version control workflows.

● Curiosity for emerging technologies, including AI-driven development, backend

technologies, distributed systems, and modern engineering practices.

# Job Description: Backend Developer (Microservices)

*Company:* PublicNext (ElectReps Pvt. Ltd.)

*Location:* Bengaluru, Karnataka

*Experience:* 0–1 Year

*Employment Type:* Full-time

## About PublicNext

PublicNext is Karnataka’s hyperlocal digital news platform, delivering news and video content across the state through its website and mobile applications. We are looking for a passionate Backend Developer to join our technology team and help build scalable, high-performance backend services using a microservices architecture.

## Role Overview

As a Backend Developer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain backend microservices that power PublicNext’s web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for fresh graduates or developers with up to one year of experience who are eager to learn backend engineering, APIs, databases, and scalable system design.

## Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain backend microservices for PublicNext’s web and mobile applications.

- Build and integrate RESTful APIs for news feeds, articles, videos, user activity, notifications, and other platform features.

- Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code.

- Work with databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

- Implement API validation, error handling, authentication, and authorization where required.

- Debug issues, fix bugs, and improve application performance.

- Write unit tests and participate in code reviews.

- Collaborate with frontend, mobile app, QA, and DevOps teams.

- Work with Git for version control and follow established development practices.

- Learn and contribute to deploying and monitoring services in a cloud environment.

## AI-Driven Software Development

- Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude,kiro,antigravity, opencode , or similar tools.

-Ability to leverage AI for code generation, refactoring, debugging, test creation, documentation, and code reviews.

-Proficiency in AI-assisted development workflows, including prompt engineering, context management, and iterative code refinement.

-Ability to validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.

## Required Skills

- Strong programming fundamentals in Go (Golang) or a willingness to learn Go quickly.

- Basic understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, JSON, and client-server architecture.

- Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.

- Basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented or structured programming.

- Familiarity with Git and GitHub/GitLab.

- Understanding of debugging, error handling, and writing modular code.

- Willingness to learn microservices architecture, caching, and distributed systems.

## Good to Have

- Academic projects or internship experience in backend development.

- Exposure to PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or message queues.

- Basic knowledge of Linux, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS.

- Experience building APIs or backend services for web or mobile applications.

## Education

- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Science, IT, or a related discipline.

- BCA, MCA, or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

- Freshers with strong programming fundamentals and practical projects are encouraged to apply.

## Who Should Apply?

- Fresh graduates interested in backend engineering.

- Developers with 0–1 year of experience who enjoy solving technical problems.

- Candidates eager to learn Go, microservices, databases, and scalable backend systems.

- Candidates who take ownership, learn quickly, and work well in a collaborative team.

Backend Developers

• Contract To Hire (Initial Engagement: 6 months)

Experience: 5+ years

Mandatory Skills:

● Node.js

● Python

● MongoDB

● PostgreSQL

● REST API design and development

● Backend architecture and service design

● Database design, indexing and query optimisation

● Performance tuning

● Authentication/authorisation

● Third-party integrations

● Asynchronous processing and background jobs

● Logging, monitoring and debugging

● Git and collaborative development

● Scalable, maintainable and testable backend services

● Architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging and production support

Good to have:

● Microservices

● Docker

● Cloud platforms

● Redis

● Message queues

● CI/CD

● Observability

About GeoIQ: 

GeoIQ(a Lenskart subsidiary) is a location intelligence platform that provides comprehensive data and insights to help businesses make informed decisions about their retail operations and expansion. It offers a range of data points, including demographic information, commercial activity, and market performance indicators, to give users a detailed understanding of a specific location or market. 

About the team: 

Our agile team, consisting of 40+ members, is led by a founding team with extensive experience in data analytics, machine learning, and product development. Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals in a dynamic and innovative work environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• We’re looking for a Backend Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems and is eager to build scalable, high-performance systems. You should have:
• Keen interest and ability to learn and continuously adapt to the market and technology.
• At least 2–4 years of relevant backend development experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Python (Flask) and SQL (we use PostgreSQL and PostGIS).
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, Airflow and Nginx.
• Practical experience with Cloud Services, including:
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Cloud Functions, Cloudbuild, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Monitoring.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes is a bonus.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts is a plus.
• Strong background in designing and building REST APIs, with the ability to discuss architectural trade-offs and make sound technical decisions.

Why Explore a Career at GeoIQ: 

• Be part of a team that is revolutionizing decision-making for businesses across India.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Contribute to the growth and success of a leading hyperlocal location AI startup in India. 

If you are passionate about creating intuitive and efficient front-end solutions and meet the requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at GeoIQ!