Backend Engineer

Job description

We are looking to expand our existing Python team across our offices in Surat. This position is for SDE-1 - Junior Software Engineer.

The requirements are as follows:

1) Familiar with the the Django REST API Framework.

2) Experience with the FAST API framework will be a plus

3) Strong grasp of basic python programming concepts ( We do ask a lot of questions on this on our interviews :) )

4) Experience with databases like MongoDB , Postgres , Elasticsearch , REDIS will be a plus

5) Experience with any ML library will be a plus.

6) Familiarity with using git , writing unit test cases for all code written and CI/CD concepts will be a plus as well.

7) Familiar with basic code patterns like MVC.

8) Grasp on basic data structures.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python/Django, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies, along with strong problem-solving skills and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

•Design and develop backend services using Django and Python.

•Architect and implement microservices-based solutions for scalability and maintainability.

•Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for efficient data storage and caching.

•Build and maintain RESTful APIs and ensure robust API design principles.

•Implement system design best practices for high availability and fault tolerance.

•Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments with Kubernetes.

•Integrate with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) for hosting and infrastructure management.

•Apply security best practices to protect data and application integrity.

•Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams for seamless delivery.

•Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain quality standards.

Required Skills & Expertise

•Django/Python – Advanced proficiency in backend development.

•Microservices Architecture – Strong understanding of distributed systems.

•PostgreSQL & Redis – Expertise in relational and in-memory databases.

•Docker/Kubernetes – Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration.

•API Design & System Design – Ability to design scalable and secure systems.

•Cloud (AWS/Azure) – Practical experience with cloud services and deployments.

•Security Best Practices – Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and data protection.

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

•Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

•Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).

What We Offer

•Competitive salary and benefits.

•Opportunity to work on cutting-edge backend technologies.

•Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

We are looking for a good backend developer who has worked on core PHP and has basic frontend knowledge. Should have basic knowledge of API development and some basic concepts of Laravel. Must have MYSQL experience.

You’ll be responsible for building APIs for a progressive web app. You must know Node.js, Express.js, Mongo.db, and basic Github.

Expectations:

• Design and develop REST API modules.
• Good experience in building and testing API’s and integrating them.
• Assuring the complete stack is designed and built for speed and scalability.

Your Requirement:

• Must know Node.js, Express.js, Mongo.db, and basic Github.
• 1-3 years of backend experience.
• Previously worked on similar projects (e commerce, food delivery, etc).
• Logical and problem solver.
• Optimized and clean code

Good to have:

• Worked on Payment Gateways
• Worked with food tech or similar projects

Hiring Process:

• Round 1 - Task based on backend technologies
• Round 2 - Task review and technical round

Responsibility:

• Complete the goal without missing any deadlines.
• Compensated on feature or hourly basis.

About Menu Cart Private Limited

We are a high growth startup currently experimenting in stealth. We are solving food delivery related problem with gamification features.

Responsibilities
- Experience executing projects on WordPress
- Experience customizing existing WordPress plug-ins for integration or other requirements
- Expertise in customizing, developing, and integrating WordPress themes
- Manage the project giving importance to cost and quality
- Work with the user group to improve the solution

- Document existing functions and processes

Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 4 year of hands on experience in WordPress development
- Good understanding of PHP, MYSQL, HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery
- Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks
- Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and their declarative query languages

Experience with Hibernate and Spring.

•   Experience with Spring-boot, spring MVC
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle, including system analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation
• Teamwork & collaboration skills to work across organizations
• Problem solving skills to develop quick yet sound solutions to resolve complex issues
• Programming Language(s): Java, J2EE, JSON, HTML, DHTML, HTML 5, XML, EXTJS.
• Experience with XML/HTTP and Web Services
• Experience with HTML, JSP, CSS, JQuery / Ajax / JSON,
•     Experience /Knowledge of Angular, React.
• Experience building J2EE based Web Applications
• Experience with MySql.

Job description

Do you want to work with high traffic OLTP and OLAP systems that provide real value to retailers? Want to build real web applications that work across multiple channels and devices? In this critical role, the right candidate should have an entrepreneurial mind-set, have experience working across an application stack and a strong background in developing complex web experiences that are rich, responsive and interactive. The individual should have exhibited good technical leadership skills and be a highly motivated individual.

Role & Responsibility

• Exhibit strong technical knowledge, leadership skills and independent execution.
• A keen eye for good experiences. Understanding the experience from a customer perspective.
• Drive design discussion of complex features and own development of these modules across the application stack.
• Ability to adapt to changing business and product needs.
• Experience evolving the design and operation scale as new features are added to the product
• Mentor junior developers and ensure quality code output (via code reads, reading references, etc.) from them.
• Co-ordinate with internal teams and external partners in ensuring we build the best solution on time for the customer. Constantly looking at ways to innovate and improve the product.
• 8+ years of experience in Java & J2EE based Web Technologies & Frameworks with a focus in either Service Oriented Architecture or APIs. 
• Experience in designing scalable solutions in a large-scale distributed environment.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies, common web frameworks, networking, SQL and database technologies
• Well versed in software engineering principles, frameworks and technologies
• Strong debugging / troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to propose and defend solutions.
• Ability to work closely with product management, customer support, and  other engineering teams to continuously evolve and innovate the enterprise-class Products.