Backend Engineer

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.

About Gyaan:

Gyaan empowers Go-To-Market teams to ascend to new heights in their sales performance, unlocking boundless opportunities for growth. We're passionate about helping sales teams excel beyond expectations. Our pride lies in assembling an unparalleled team and crafting a crucial solution that becomes an indispensable tool for our users. With Gyaan, sales excellence becomes an attainable reality.

About the Job:

Gyaan is seeking an experienced backend developer with expertise in Python, Django, AWS, and Redis to join our dynamic team! As a backend developer, you will be responsible for building responsive and scalable applications using Python, Django, and associated technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience programming in Python, Django
• Good understanding of CI/CD tools (Github Action, Gitlab CI) in a SaaS environment.
• Experience in building and running modern full-stack cloud applications using public cloud technologies such as AWS/
• Proficiency with at least one relational database system like MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with unit and integration testing.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex problems across different levels of the organization and to customers.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, software design lifecycle, and design patterns.
• Detail-oriented mindset to identify and rectify errors in code or product development workflow.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and concepts quickly, as the "cloud-native" field evolves rapidly.

Must Have Skills:

• Python
• Django Framework
• AWS
• Redis
• Database Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

If you are passionate about solving problems and have the required qualifications, we want to hear from you! You must be an excellent verbal and written communicator, enjoy collaborating with others, and welcome discussing a plan upfront. We offer a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and a dynamic work environment.

• Proven experience in any high-level programming languages like Java (Preferably)
• Strong knowledge of data structure, algorithms and coding
• Experience with any Messaging technologies like Kafka or Rab-bitMQ, etc.
• Proven experience in database technologies like NoSQL
• Hands-on experience with Spring, Spring Security, Spring boot, and Hibernate framework.
• Working knowledge of developing Restful Micro services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Attend team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to any issues.
• Ability to understand the Platform/domain of the business in detail & Ability to multi-task.
• Good communication and organizational skill

About Us

Wrky.ai provides the Intelligence and tools the businesses need to discover and nurture their talent potential. Evolved from a basic assessment to a much-advanced intelligence platform where we aim to help companies step up their talent game with data-driven insights. A Lean team of 5 people working toward making the shift happen, eagerly waiting for the 6th to join the rocket ship soon.

Selected Candidate day-to-day responsibilities include:

We are looking for a Django developer interested in building and performing web-based applications. You will be responsible for building these applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Tech skills required but not limited to -

• Familiarity with Django/Django REST Framework

• Familiarity with OAuth and authentication systems

• Experience with popular RDBMS technologies (MySQL, Postgres, etc.)

• Experience with developing APIs

• AWS knowledge is highly preferred

Skill(s) required:- Python, Django, GitHub

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.

Additional Job requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science/Math or equivalent
• BS in computer science or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional software development experience: designing, developing, and delivering software written in Java, C#, or C++, web development.
• Knowledgeable in object-oriented design patterns.
• Experience building highly scalable and distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with service-oriented architecture and application/services development
• Passion for performance debugging and benchmarking
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization

1. Should have experience in full life cycle of Web Application Development in Linux environment using Apache, PHP, MySQL/MSSQL/ Oracle.

2. Hands on experience in these technologies is a must (PHP 5, Ajax, CSS / HTML5 / XHTML , Web development)

3. Should have experience in template engine like smarty and at least one MVC frame work (Laravel / Zend / Symphony / Cake Php / Code Igniter).

4. Should have worked on any of the content management system (Joomla / Drupal / Simple CMS etc)

5. Should have worked on any of one of JS frameworks like YUI, JQuery , MooTools, ExtJS and AJAX

6. Hands on experience with the following PHP modules: PEAR, CURL, SoapClient (WSDL mode), libXML, Memcache, PCRE, SQLITE, etc

7. Ability to write and consume SOAP & REST web services.

8. Create requirement document and work with team members to deliver the application.

9. Knowledge of Version Control Software ;such as SVN/CVS will be preferable.

10. Experience in Architecture Design & Developed of Web Application.

11. Should have experience in web application optimization/caching/DB performance tuning

12. Extensive OOD / OOP experience

13. Ability to propose, advocate and critique design alternatives to determine solutions.

14. Hands-on experience with web application architecture and relational database design Interact with Client to understand business requirement.

15. Hands on knowledge of best practices for cross-platform, cross-browser compatibility.

16. Hands on knowledge of UI optimization techniques and experience of working with UI performance measurement tools like Yslow, Firebux, Fiddler, HTTPWatch, Page Speed, DynaTrace, etc.