Backend Engineer

Job Description:We are looking for a Python Lead who has the following experience and expertise -

• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs using Flask/Django or Fast API framework
• Hands-on experience of using ORMs for database query mapping
• Unit test cases for code coverage and API testing
• Using Postman for validating the APIs Experienced with GIT process and rest of the code management including knowledge of ticket management systems like JIRA
• Have at least 2 years of experience in any cloud platform
• Hands-on leadership experience
• Experience of direct communication with the stakeholders

Skills and Experience:

• Good academics
• Strong teamwork and communications
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Ready and immediately available candidates will be preferred.

At Egnyte we develop content governance and collaboration products that are deployed across several large companies such as Yamaha and Red bull. The Egnyte platform supports daily, business critical operations for a million-plus user base interacting with a multi-petabyte content set.

We store, analyze, organize, and secure billions of files and petabytes of data with millions of users. We observe more than 1M API requests per minute on average. To make that possible and to provide the best possible experience, we rely on great engineers. For us, people who own their work from start to finish are integral. Our Engineers are part of the process from design to code, to test, to deployment, and back again for further iterations.  

We’re looking for Senior Software Engineers and he should be able to take a complex problem and work with product managers, devops and other team members to execute end to end.

• Design and develop scalable cloud components that seamlessly integrates with on-premises systems.
• Challenge and redefine existing architecture or make 10x improvements in performance and scalability.
• Ability to foresee post-deployment design challenges, performance and scale bottlenecks.
• Hire and mentor junior engineers
• Doing code reviews, unit and performance testing of the code.
• Monitor and manage 3000+ nodes using modern DevOps tools and APM solutions.

• Demonstrated success designing and developing complex cloud based solutions
• Solid CS fundamentals with one or more areas of deep knowledge
• Experience with the following technologies: Java, SQL, Linux, Python, Nginx, Haproxy, BigQuery, HBase, New Relic, memcache, Elasticsearch, docker.
• Data driven decision process
• Relies on automation testing instead of manual QA
• Experience in working with Google cloud, AWS or Azure is preferred

Location: Hybrid (Bangalore Office)

Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience

Contract Duration: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Technology or Engineering

About Us:

The BHIVE Group is a leader in revolutionizing enterprise-grade managed offices and coworking spaces for enterprises, democratizing investments in Bengaluru. With an extensive network in prime locations of Bengaluru and Mumbai, and expertise in investment, the group redefines commercial real estate and financial services. BHIVE Workspace offers a collaborative ecosystem with over 27+ properties, 46,000 seats, and spread across 1.8 million sq. ft, catering to corporates, MNCs, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in Python and the FastAPI framework. You will be pivotal in developing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web applications, APIs, and other software systems. This role involves crafting robust backend solutions that ensure high performance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs using Python 3.x and FastAPI. Ensure robust data validation, security measures, and error handling.
• Database Management: Utilize ORM libraries to model complex data structures, perform CRUD operations, craft optimized queries, and manage database migrations.
• Authentication and Authorization: Integrate secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect sensitive data and ensure secure access.
• System Performance: Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure high availability and scalability. Implement performance tuning strategies and resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. Foster a collaborative environment to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Code Quality and Testing: Maintain high code quality through comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Adhere to industry standards and best practices.
• Documentation: Ensure clear and concise documentation of the codebase, APIs, and system architecture. Utilize FastAPI's strengths for automatic documentation and dependency injection.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in backend development. Embrace new technologies and methodologies to enhance the development process.

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in Python programming with a deep understanding of FastAPI and ORM libraries.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced testing proficiency to ensure code reliability and stability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to leverage FastAPI for automatic documentation, dependency injection, and asynchronous operations.
• Commitment to industry standards and best practices in backend development.

Employee Benefits:

• ESOP Policy: Strong employee-friendly ESOP policy, applicable based on performance.
• Training and Development: Continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Access to multiple BHIVE events, providing great opportunities for professional networking.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including performance-based awards, competitive compensation, health benefits, financial security, and professional development opportunities.

Our Mission:

To be amongst the most loved and admired real estate companies of India by 2033.

Our Vision:

Helping people live a better quality of life through all our initiatives.

Why Choose BHIVE:

• Supportive Environment: We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to excel.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: BHIVE is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a supportive work environment. We value unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions.
• Growth Opportunities: BHIVE invests in employee development, providing ample opportunities for professional advancement.
• Impactful Work: Joining BHIVE means contributing to a significant impact on the startup ecosystem in India.

Responsibilities:

• Develop cloud-based Python Django software products
• Working closely with UX and Front-end Developers
• Participating in architectural, design, and product discussions
• Designing and creating RESTful APIs for internal and partner consumption
• Working in an agile environment with an excellent team of engineers

Skills:

• Highly proficient with Python 
• Hands-on experience with the Django framework
• Solid database skills in a relational database (i.e. PostgresSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Strongly preferred exposure with Elasticsearch
• Knowledge of how to build and use RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of version control (i.e. git, svn, etc.)
• Experience deploying Python applications into production
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure knowledge is a plus

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient, and high-quality code.
• Design (LLD & HLD) and architect technical solutions for the business problems of a large-scale system.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Lead the backend engineering team with examples.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience under your belt developing performance-critical applications that run in a production environment using Node.Js
• Expertise in Database modeling, preferably relational DB, spotting DB bottlenecks, and writing optimized DB queries.
• Expertise in common Cloud technologies, AWS/GCP Knowledge of CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following: NoSQL (especially, but not only Redis), Queueing system experience (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, MSMQ)
• Good stakeholder management skills, with an ability to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• It is good to have knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker and related deployment technologies.

We are looking for a Backend Developer who has hands-on experience in coding, building technology blocks, help answer choice of certain platform/tech over others, help the team visualise the product with the available resources and assets. 

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and test functionality for the latest app design.
• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release, and support).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and develop new features.
• Take requirements and specs from design to development and be the first line of quality assurance.
• Understand user requirements—these apps have to meet real-world scenarios.
• Support the Supersub Mobile application in its entirety, including working on bug fixes and improving application performance, reliability and stability.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximise development efficiency.

What you bring:

• 3+ years of experience in building Java, Node JS applications. 
• Experience in Building Robust REST APIs Using MEAN or MERN Stack. 
• Good programming skills, with the ability to Perform UI testing, Debugging Taking the ownership of the complete lifecycle of a product. 
• Solid experience with Unit Testing. 
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment) 
• Experience with deploying the code in AWS or AZURE is a plus. 
• Ability to write clean code and document the same to develop functional APIs and Admin Panel. 

Proven work experience in building a product is a plus. And the candidate must have an Engineering CS background.