Backend Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and driven Backend Developer with expertise in Python (Django/FastAPI) and Node.js (TypeScript) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in database design (RDBMS and NoSQL), REST API and GraphQL development, cloud services, and AI-driven applications. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend solutions, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability.

If you’re passionate about backend development, Generative AI, and data engineering, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Node.js (TypeScript) and Python (Django/FastAPI).
• Build APIs with REST and GraphQL, ensuring high security and performance.
• Implement authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2.0, SAML, JWT, MFA, and passkeys (optional).
• Research and integrate Generative AI (Gen AI) models and OpenAI APIs into backend systems.

Database & Data Engineering:

• Design and optimize schemas for both relational (PostgreSQL, YSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases.
• Work with Redshift, BigQuery, and Snowflake to manage large-scale data processing.
• Develop ETL pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.
• Utilize Apache Airflow for workflow automation.

Cloud Services & Serverless Architecture:

• Work extensively with AWS Cloud services, and optionally Azure and GCP.
• Design and implement serverless architectures and event-driven systems using frameworks like AWS Lambda or equivalent on Azure/GCP.
• Configure and manage webhooks for event notifications and integrations.
• Integrate Apache Pulsar for real-time event streaming and messaging.

Programming & AI Integration:

• Apply design patterns, SOLID principles, and functional programming practices.
• Develop Python-based AI/ML solutions, leveraging Django/FastAPI for backend services.
• Manage AI/ML environments using Conda.

DevOps & Deployment:

• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) for containerization and orchestration.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipelines and scalable deployments.

Tools & Utilities:

• Use Postman, Swagger, and cURL for API testing and documentation.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Unix commands for troubleshooting and development.
• Work with Git for versioning and code management.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Must-Have:

✔ Proficiency in Python (Django/FastAPI) and Node.js (TypeScript).

✔ Experience with NestJS framework.

✔ Expertise in RDBMS and NoSQL database design and optimization.

✔ Hands-on experience with REST API and GraphQL development.

✔ Familiarity with authentication protocols such as OAuth2.0, SAML, JWT, and MFA.

✔ Strong understanding of AWS Cloud Services and Serverless Architecture.

✔ Experience with Gen AI, OpenAI APIs, and AI model integration.

✔ Hands-on knowledge of Python and Conda environments.

✔ Expertise in Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, and Apache Airflow for Data Engineering.

✔ Exposure to Apache Pulsar for event streaming.

Nice-to-Have:

➕ Exposure to Azure and GCP serverless frameworks.

➕ Knowledge of webhooks for event handling.

➕ Experience with passkeys as an authentication option.

Soft Skills:

✅ Problem-solving mindset with a passion for tackling complex challenges.

✅ Ability to learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and programming languages.

✅ Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills.

What We Offer:

💰 Competitive compensation and benefits package.

🚀 Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.

📚 A culture of learning, growth, and collaboration.

🌍 Exposure to large-scale systems, AI/ML integrations, and exciting technical challenges.

Requirements

• Design and implement a full-stack web application using Python Django framework and ReactJS.
• 1+ years of experience in building and deploying web applications.
• Experience in designing and using RESTful APIs.
• Basic knowledge in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, , ReactJS, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Understanding of databases, SQL and non-relational, plus the Django ORM.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Experience in web mark-up like HTML and CSS.
• Experience with data structure libraries.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
• A knack for bench marking and optimization.
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as NPM etc.
• Strong knowledge of Git version control.
• Experience deploying Python applications into production.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) knowledge is a plus.
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Responsibilities

• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performance applications using Django framework in Python.
• Create and use the REST APIs for communicating with other apps.
• Assess and prioritize feature requests and work in Agile framework.
• Implementation of security and data protection algorithms.
• Integration of data storage solutions like databases, key-value stores, blob stores, S3 etc.
• Improve the functionality of existing systems and applications.
• High commitment to work and taking ownership of deliverables.
• Help to research and influence our path forward with strategic technology initiatives.

Required Skills:

• 4+ year of experience in Development in JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands on experience on Relational Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding of AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

Job Title: Java Developer

Job Type: Permanent/Contractual

Experience: 3+ years

Job Location: Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon

Qualification: B. Tech, BE, MCA or higher

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Design overall architecture of the web application.
• Work with UI designers, business users and other team members to develop web applications
• Define, develop and develop APIs
• Integrations with partner APIs and, Database Management
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
• Maintain code integrity and organization
• Work closely with graphic designers.
• Understand and implement security and data protection
• Development experience for both mobile and desktop.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in JAVA with Spring Boot framework
• Proficient using relational databases such as MySQL
• Experience with cloud message APIs, REST APIs and usage of push notifications.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN
• Good understanding of collaboration tools
• Should be comfortable with Agile methodology and using Agile tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills.