Backend Developer

About the company

The company delivers the power of technology and intelligence to investors and companies and enables growth and value creation in the private unlisted markets. We make it easier for investors to know everything about a company, and a company to know everything about an investor. Our intelligence is used by more than 400+ customers across Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Bankers, and Corporates. Our intelligence covers the entire universe of Indian private companies and investors. We are gearing to power growth and transactions in private markets in India and around the world. We want our solutions to be reliable, timely and trustworthy to make investment and business decisions.

Founded in 2015 by IIT Madras Alumni Mr. Krishna Saraswati and Mr. Avinash Loganathan, as a fintech startup we have 3 products in the market. 1. PrivateCircle Research: Private Market Intelligence product. 2. PrivateCircle Connect: Intelligent Prospecting tool for Sales teams. 3. PrivateCircle Markets: Investment opportunities discovery platform.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior backend engineer with 4+ years of experience building large scale web applications. A highly skilled Python Developer with advanced coding abilities in Python.

Responsibilities:

• Design, Develop and maintain products using bleeding-edge technologies on Python
• Collaborating with the rest of the engineering team to design and deploy the code to test/production and implement new features.
• Debug, validate, review and test new and existing code.
• Act as a mentor to junior developers, providing guidance and support on technical issues.
• Write clean, efficient and well documented code
• As a Senior, you are required to regularly interact with their peers, managers and PMs (product/program managers).

Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of Python (4+ years) with strong OOPs fundamentals.
• Version Control using git.
• Experience with web frameworks and MVC/ MVT architecture.
• Experience with Django framework and its ORM.
• Experience with REST API's and microservices architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Knowledge of distributed systems is a plus.
• Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or any other container technologies is a plus.
• Experience with Celery or other asynchronous task queues.
• Experience using system monitoring tools, automated testing frameworks and implementing server-side security.

We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. If you're a highly motivated individual with a passion for coding and a desire to work with cutting-edge technologies, please apply today!

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer for the position of Delivery Module Lead. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Python programming, front-end technologies, and back-end development. The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable web applications, integrating APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Python and front-end technologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to understand business requirements and implement solutions.
• Develop responsive user interfaces and optimize application performance across different browsers and devices.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following development best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality and standards.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and web services.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Continuously improve development processes and stay updated with emerging technologies.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with back-end frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with Git and version control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Python Developer with experience in building scalable applications using Python frameworks such as Flask and Django. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with PySpark for big data processing and strong SQL skills for data analysis and database management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Flask and/or Django.
• Build scalable data processing pipelines using PySpark.
• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and optimize database performance.
• Integrate applications with databases and third-party services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and implement business requirements.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance application performance.
• Follow coding standards, perform code reviews, and maintain technical documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Flask and/or Django.
• Experience with PySpark for large-scale data processing.
• Strong knowledge of SQL (writing complex queries, joins, indexing, optimization).
• Understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Git/version control.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Airflow or other workflow orchestration tools.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

We are looking for an exceptional Python Backend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users, developing server-side logic, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. The ideal candidate must have a rock-solid foundation in core computer science concepts, specifically Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), to design and implement highly scalable and optimised backend systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code.
• Develop robust, highly scalable, and low-latency backend architectures and APIs.
• Apply strong OOPS principles to build modular and maintainable software systems.
• Utilise advanced Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) to solve complex computational problems and optimise application performance.
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot bugs, and devise elegant solutions to mitigate these issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, front-end developers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality features.

Requirements:

• Core Python: Strong proficiency in Python programming with a deep understanding of its quirks, ecosystem, and best practices.
• OOPs Expertise: Excellent command over Object-Oriented Programming concepts (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction) and design patterns.
• DSA Proficiency: Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of Data Structures (Arrays, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables, etc. ) and Algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, etc. ).
• Frameworks: Hands-on experience with popular Python web frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Database Management: Solid understanding of relational databases (e. g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) libraries.
• API Development: Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Version Control: Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Clean Code: A strong commitment to writing clean, readable, and properly documented code.

Good to Have (Optional):

• Experience with NoSQL databases (e. g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio).

• Python Scripting: Proficient in writing clean, efficient scripts using Python for automation and problem-solving.

• Web Frameworks: Skilled in Django/Flask/FastAPI for backend and REST API development, with frontend knowledge (React/Angular/Vue).

• Testing: Experienced in unit and integration testing with pytest and ensuring code quality using linting tools.

• Data Analytics: Capable of processing and analysing data using Pandas, NumPy, and visualization libraries like Matplotlib.

• Version Control: Proficient in using Git for source code management and collaboration through branching and merge strategies.

• Databases: Strong in SQL and NoSQL database design, query optimization, and management.

• Tools: Familiarity with additional build tools and CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).

• Cloud technologies: Familiarity with AWS/Azure or GCP.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills related to build systems and processes.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

We are seeking talented software developers who are passionate about coding and building & scaling

products. If you love taking on new challenges and have a problem solving mindset to solve problems through

code, you will be a perfect fit for our rockstar engineering team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Design and develop backend architectures to support robust, scalable, and secure web applications and

systems with a focus on backend development using Django.

● Design, implement and maintain high quality RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between

frontend, backend and other services.

● Design, implement, and maintain database schemas. Ensure the integrity, performance, and security of

data.

● Ensure the scalability and reliability of our backend infrastructure on AWS. Ensure reliable management of

infrastructure on cloud aiming for 0 downtime of systems.

● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, while adhering to best practices and industry standards.

Develop and maintain documentation for our backend systems, APIs, and data models.

● Conduct high quality code reviews and provide feedback to other team members to ensure best practices

are adhered to.

● Take ownership of the development, testing, and deployment of web applications. Break down high-level

business problems into smaller chunks and build systems.

● Work closely with the frontend development team, product managers, and designers to plan new features

and optimize existing ones.

● Constantly aim to improve performance and optimize systems by identifying bottlenecks and resolving

them for increased efficiency.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies such as LLMs, and implement them as and when required

Skills and Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.

● 4+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with a focus on backend development.

● Strong proficiency in Python and Django, including experience with Django Rest Framework.

● Experience working with SQL/PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, querying, and

optimization.

● Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda.

● Familiarity of integrations with third party services and open source frameworks

● Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.

● Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

● Familiarity with LLM frameworks such as Langchain, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMa is a plus.

● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

● Excellent communication and collaboration skills.