Backend Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js and AWS to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have solid backend development experience, with additional working knowledge of PHP and Python. Exposure to frontend frameworks like React.js and Angular will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Node.js.

• Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS cloud infrastructure.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, QA) to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability.

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices.

• Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to design efficient data models and queries.

• Integrate third-party services and APIs when required.

• Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring of junior developers.

• Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications.

Requirements

• 4+ years of backend development experience.

• Strong expertise in Node.js and hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).

• Good working knowledge of PHP and Python.

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB).

• Working knowledge of React.js and Angular is preferred.

About Us:

DriveX is India’s largest used 2-wheeler platform founded by Narain Karthikeyan, India’s first Formula 1 racer. DriveX is a fully stacked platform having capabilities across the pre-owned vehicle value chain from procurement to refurbishment to retail and service of pre-owned two-wheelers.

Website- https://www.drivex.in

Location- Bangalore

Job Overview:

We are looking for a talented Python Developer to join our tech team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing server-side logic, integrating front-end components, and supporting the development of scalable and high-performance applications. The Python Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop server-side logic using Python for seamless integration with front-end components.

2. Design and implement scalable and high-performance applications.

3. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

4. Implement security and data protection features.

5. Work closely with the product management team to define and implement new features.

6. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

7. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to deliver software solutions that align with business requirements.

8. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and apply them to the development process.

Requirements:

1. Proven 3+years of experience as a Python Developer.

2. Strong proficiency in Python, with a good understanding of their ecosystems. 3. Knowledge of server-side templating languages such as Jinja 2 or EJS.

4. Understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

5. Experience with data migration, transformation, and scripting.

6. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

7. Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms.

8. Familiarity with common front-end development tools, such as Babel, Webpack, etc. 9. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

10. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

11. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

12. Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.

We're on a mission to make it possible for every person, team, and company to be able to tailor their software to solve any problem and take on any challenge. Computers may be our most powerful tools, but most of us can't build or modify the software we use on them every day. At Notion, we want to change this with focus, design, and craft.

We've been working on this together since 2016, and have customers like Pixar, Mitsubishi, Figma, Plaid, Match Group, and thousands more on this journey with us. Today, we're growing fast and excited for new teammates to join us who are the best at what they do. We're passionate about building a company as diverse and creative as the millions of people Notion reaches worldwide.

Millions of people use Notion — and this number is increasing every day. That means a million people trust us to deliver a fast, reliable, and secure experience, and we value this more than anything. We want to keep earning trust, while also continuing to amaze our users with the tools they can build in Notion. This is where you come in — to help us forge a performant and reliable path forward to the future.

• Write clean, secure, tested, and documented code.
• Design & enhance the Notion platform with new capabilities, as and when the need arises.
• Contribute to monitoring & scaling the architecture of the platform and the infrastructure.
• Write technical documentation, and contribute to determining internal processes.
• Contribute to recruiting of new backend employees

• 6+ years of experience building scalable platforms. 
• Good understanding of database (Relational Or Nosql) internals like transactions, indexes. Experience in schema design.
• 2+ years of experience working on the AWS platform, and acquaintance with technologies like Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, Elastic Load Balancer.
• Good understanding of docker internals.
• Good communication skills, good leadership skills, attention to detail, a sound understanding of algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

• You're proficient with any part of our technology stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Memcached, Postgres, Docker, and Elasticsearch.
• You've heard of computing pioneers like Ada Lovelace, Douglas Engelbart, Alan Kay, and others—and understand why we're big fans of their work.
• You have interests outside of technology, such as in art, history, or social sciences.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Notion.

Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation made due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

We are looking for Interns or 0-1 Year experienced person for our IoT Division based out of Bangalore. Option for Work from Home is also available.  


Qualification:

Any Graduate in Computer Science / Electronics / Information Science / Instrumentation from reputed institutions


Required Skills Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in Python with FastAPI must.
• 1+ years of experience in working with a database like PostgreSQL.
• Experience of working on any Linux based OS
• Experience of working on AWS
• Understanding of micro-services.
• Should be able to meet SLAs as per the priorities.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Desired Skills Experience:

• Knowledge of Python, Django Framework or REST API.
• Knowledge of Docker and Redis.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate is a plus.
• Experience with Fast API.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices.
• Awareness of Shell scripting

Keywords: #AWS #EC2 #Python #Psql #Django #Docker #Redis #Kafka.

• Strong programming skills in Javascript/TypeScript, Python or Go.
• Hands-on experience in API development and frameworks such Express, Loopback, Hapi.
• Good Understanding of SQL and NoSQL database.
• Experience in test driven development. (writing unit test and API test).
• Understanding of basic cloud computing concepts and experience in using any of the major cloud service providers(AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Ability to build and deploy the application in a containerized environment.
• Understanding of application logging and monitoring systems like Prometheus or Kibana.

Qualification: 

• B.E/B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.S. from a reputed university with a good academic record.
• Curiosity to explore the cutting edge technologies and bake them in the products.
• Zeal and drive to take end to end ownership.