Backend Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Build and scale backend services using Node.js & Express
• Architect and optimize MongoDB schemas for performance
• Contribute to frontend features with Next.js & React
• Debug production issues, optimize API latency & CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate MathJax (LaTeX rendering) & VdoCipher (secure video)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong DSA fundamentals — logical thinking over competitive coding
• Deep JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge: Closures, Promises, Event Loop
• 1–2 original projects (no To-Do apps or tutorial clones)
• Ability to independently pick up Docker, Redis, or AWS
• Ownership mindset — ensure it works in production, not just locally

BONUS POINTS

• Docker / containerization basics
• Real-world AWS experimentation (EC2, S3, Lambda)
• Active GitHub profile: open-source contributions or unique projects

AI Usage Policy:

We encourage AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, GPT-4) as force multipliers — but you must own your code, explain rade-offs, and debug without solely relying on AI.

HOW TO APPLY

• Share your GitHub profile link
• Include live demo links to your best, most original projects

We value what you've built far more than what's on your resume.

Company Name – Wissen Technology

Group of companies in India – Wissen Technology & Wissen Infotech

Work Location – Pune

While you may already know about Wissen and the company history, here is a quick rundown for you.

About Wissen Technology:

·        The Wissen Group was founded in the year 2000. Wissen Technology, a part of Wissen Group, was established in the year 2015.

·        Wissen Technology is a specialized technology company that delivers high-end consulting for organizations in the Banking & Finance, Telecom, and Healthcare domains. We help clients build world class products.

·        Our workforce has highly skilled professionals, with leadership and senior management executives who have graduated from Ivy League Universities like Wharton, MIT, IITs, IIMs, and NITs and with rich work experience in some of the biggest companies in the world.

·        Wissen Technology has grown its revenues by 400% in these five years without any external funding or investments.

·        Globally present with offices US, India, UK, Australia, Mexico, and Canada.

·        We offer an array of services including Application Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Big Data & Analytics, Visualization & Business Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud, Mobility, Agile & DevOps, Quality Assurance & Test Automation.

·        Wissen Technology has been certified as a Great Place to Work®.

·        Wissen Technology has been voted as the Top 20 AI/ML vendor by CIO Insider in 2020.

·        Over the years, Wissen Group has successfully delivered $650 million worth of projects for more than 20 of the Fortune 500 companies.

·        We have served client across sectors like Banking, Telecom, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Energy. They include likes of Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, MSCI, StateStreet, Flipkart, Swiggy, Trafigura, GE to name a few.

Job Description:

Experience Required: 3–5years

Job Title: Application Development Engineer (Python – Backtesting & Index Platforms)

Role Overview

We are seeking a strong Python Application Engineer to help build a next-generation Index Backtesting and Rebalance Platform.

In this role, you will design and develop deterministic, scalable calculation engines that convert financial methodologies into production-grade software.

You will work on portfolio construction, rebalancing logic, and historical simulations while consuming reference and market data from Snowflake using python as your core processing tool.

Key Responsibilities

Engine Development: Design and implement modular, reusable Python components for index construction, rebalancing, and backtesting.

Large-Scale Simulation: Use Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark to run historical calculations across long time horizons and multiple index variants.

Workflow Integration: Integrate engines with orchestrators such as Airflow or Temporal using parameterized, config-driven execution.

Reference Data Consumption: Query and utilize pricing, security master, and corporate action data from Snowflake.

Quality & Reconciliation: Build automated test harnesses to validate outputs, compare against benchmarks, and guarantee reproducibility.

Performance Optimization: Improve runtime efficiency through vectorization, caching, and distributed computing patterns.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Business, Index Ops, and Platform teams to accelerate research-to-production onboarding.

Required Technical Capabilities

Python Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python application development with emphasis on clean architecture and maintainable design.

Data & Numerical Libraries: Deep experience with Pandas and NumPy; working knowledge of PySpark for distributed workloads.

Financial Computation: Ability to implement portfolio mathematics, weighting algorithms, and time-series transformations.

Config-Driven Systems: Experience building rule-based or metadata-driven processing frameworks.

Database Skills: Strong SQL and experience consuming structured data from Snowflake.

Testing Discipline: Expertise in unit testing, regression testing, and deterministic replay of calculations.

Orchestration Integration: Familiarity with Airflow, Temporal, or similar workflow engines.

Cloud Infrastructure: Solid understanding of AWS ecosystem services (S3, Lambda, IAM).

Technical Skills:

• Technical Skills:
• Python, PySpark, Pandas, NumPy, AWS (S3, Lambda), Apache Airflow, SQL, Financial Services Domain Knowledge, Strong Communication Skills.
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We’re looking for a Backend Developer (Python) with a strong foundation in backend technologies and

a deep interest in scalable, low-latency systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend applications using Python.

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases for data storage, retrieval, and optimization.

• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code while following best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, DevOps) to deliver high quality features.

• Participate in code reviews to maintain high coding standards.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.

• Ensure application security, performance, and scalability.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Python development.

• Strong command over Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

• Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

• Proficiency in writing and consuming REST APIs.

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.

• Experience with unit testing and frameworks like PyTest or Unittest.

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) is a plus.

Technical Skill Set:

1. ASP. NET Development – Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET, WPF, and solid understanding of SOLID principles, API development, and databases.

2. Cloud Technologies – Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

3. Software Development & Architecture – Proficiency in SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps frameworks.

4. Project Planning & Management – Experience in task allocation, tracking, estimations, and deliverables management.

5. Repository & Version Control – Familiarity with Git, SVN, or similar tools, along with basic networking concepts.

6. Product Lifecycle Management – Knowledge of requirement analysis, documentation, testing, and release management.

7. Project Planning Tools – Experience with tools like Microsoft Project Plan, JIRA, Redmine, or HP ALM/Quality Centre.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

1. Team Leadership – Ability to guide, mentor, and manage a team while ensuring high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines.

2. Client Engagement & Requirement Gathering – Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to enhance and refine project requirements.

3. Strong Communication & Problem-Solving – Effective at handling challenges, making decisions, and ensuring smooth project execution.

Dear,

We are excited to inform you about an exclusive opportunity at Xebia for a Senior Backend Engineer role.

📌 Job Details:

• Role: Senior Backend Engineer
•  Shift: 1 PM – 10 PM
• Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days a week) across Xebia locations
• Notice Period: Immediate joiners or up to 30 days

🔹 Job Responsibilities:

✅ Design and develop scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend solutions

✅ Work on event-driven microservices architecture

✅ Implement REST APIs and optimize backend performance

✅ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation

✅ Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

🔹 Required Skills:

✔ Backend Development: Scala (preferred), Java, Kotlin

✔ Cloud: AWS or GCP

✔ Databases: MySQL, NoSQL (Cassandra)

✔ DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code

✔ Messaging & Caching: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch

✔ Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban

⚠ Please apply only if you have not applied recently or are not currently in the interview process for any open roles at Xebia.

Looking forward to your response! Also, feel free to refer anyone in your network who might be a good fit.

Best regards,

Vijay S

Assistant Manager - TAG

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-selvarajan/

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS. 
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture. 
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible. 
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability. 
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required: 

• At least 2 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds. 
• Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases. 
• Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j. 
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs. 
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks. 
• Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks. 
• Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications. 
• Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools. 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git. 
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms. 
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences. 
• Experience building a large scale social or location-based app.

Programming Languages: Perl, java. Perl programming with strong OOPs knowledge.

UI: HTML, JS
System: Linux must have – good knowledge and shell scripting experience.
Prior experience in infrastructure automation, monitoring will definitely help.


Description:

The person in this role:


- Will be involved in developing new monitoring scripts, enhancement & defect fixes on existing monitors

- Have to be on-call to support any incoming production/P1 internal issues which need urgent attention (team members are on call for a week and we have a weekly rotation policy within the team)
Preferred skills:

- Perl
- Shell scripting

- Unix

- Jenkins