Backend 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.

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Job Title: Freelance Python Team Lead & Developer (Hyderabad-based)

Project Overview

We are a service-based IT firm seeking a Senior Python Developer (3–5 years experience) for a long-term freelance engagement. This is a unique "Player-Coach" role where you will balance high-level individual coding with the leadership of a junior intern team.

Logistics & Commitment

• Location: In-office (Hyderabad). Candidates must be local.
• Time Commitment: 3–4 hours per day, 5 days a week (approx. 20 hours/week).
• Duration: Ongoing freelance contract.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of interns. You will be responsible for task delegation, technical guidance, and conducting rigorous code reviews to ensure production-quality output.
• Individual Contribution: Act as the lead developer for complex backend modules, API architecture, and system integrations using Python (Django/FastAPI).
• Delivery Management: Ensure that the intern team meets project milestones and adheres to clean coding standards (PEP 8).

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Python development.
• Proven experience in a service-based company environment.
• Strong proficiency in Django, Flask, or FastAPI and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to mentor and explain technical logic to juniors.
• Availability to work from our Hyderabad office during standard business hours.

Please include your resume and a brief summary of your experience leading teams or mentoring juniors.

• 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

Mandatory Skill set : C++ and Python - UNIX- Database - SQL or Postgres

Developer Role EXP : 3 to 5yrs

Location : Bangalore /Chennai/Hyderabad

1. Strong proficiency in C++ , with fair knowledge of the language specification (Telecom experience is preferred). 

2. Proficient understanding of standard template library (STL): algorithms, containers, functions, and iterators 

3. Must have experience on Unix platforms, should possess shell scripting skills.

4. Knowledge on compilers(gcc, g) and debugger (dbx). Knowledge of libraries and linking. 

5. Good understanding of code versioning tools (e.g. Git, CVS etc.)

6. Able to write and understand python scripts (both python2 and python3)

7. Handson with logic implementation in python and should be familiar with list comprehension and is comfortable in integrating it with C++ and Unix scripts

8. Able to implement multithreading in both C++ and Python environment.

9. Familiar with Postgres SQL. 

C++ developer with Python as secondary - 3 to 4 yrs exp / should be CW.

Job Description:

Proven experience as a Java Developer with a strong understanding of Java and its ecosystems.

Proficient in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).

Experience with web application development using technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).

Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.

Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Experience with microservices architecture.

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Candidate should also have some App development experience in cloud infra. Like familiarity with Docker, Helm Charts, Kubernetes or AWS/Azure k8s infra.

Candidate should have some App development experience in at least one No-SQL Database also (like MongoDB or Cassandra or Redis) apart from RDBMS.

• Hands-on experience in development of rest services using python
• Good knowledge Django or Flask framework
• Designing database tables and structures
• Skilled at optimizing large complicated SQL statements
• Knowledge of best practices when dealing with relational databases
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Experience in owning Code Quality and Code Review processes
• Good understanding of application debugging techniques
• Experienced in Agile methodologies
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and programming ability
• Initiative and drive to contribute
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in global cross-office teams

Additionally, we seek individuals with the following qualifications:

• Understanding of SEO and accessibility issues and how they relate to development
• Experience with NoSQL using MongoDB/Cassandra is a plus.
• Experience in working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) like S3, EMR, EC2 is preferred

• Expert in Python, with knowledge of Python web framework Django
• Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
• Strong experience on Linux
• Solid database skills in a relational database (i. e. PostgresSQL)
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (git)
• Experience on RESTful APIs
• Experience deploying on AWS is desirable
• Experience on Automation Builds using Jenkins and other popular frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, influence and communication skills
• Experience in designing scalable micro-services is desirable

We are having an immediate requirement for a Python web developer.

You have:

• At least 2 years of experience developing web applications with Django/Flask/FastAPI
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Uses Docker and CI/CD
• Writes tests
• Experienced in application deployments and scaling them on AWS or GCP

You are:

• Eager to work independently without being watched
• Easy going.
• Able to handle clients on your own

Location: Remote (in India)

Locus is a global decision- making platform in the supply chain that uses deep learning and proprietary algorithms to provide route optimization, real-time tracking, insights and analytics, beat optimization, efficient warehouse management, vehicle allocation and utilization, intuitive 3D packing and measurement of packages. Locus automates human decisions required to transport a package or a person, between any two points on earth, delivering gains along efficiency, consistency, and transparency in operations.

Locus, which has achieved a peak of 1 million orders processed in a day (200,000 orders an hour) and is trained & tested on over 100 million+ order deliveries, works in 75 cities across the globe. Locus works with several large-scale market leaders like Urban Ladder, Tata Group of Companies, Droplet, Licious, Rollick, Lenskart, other global FMCG, pharma, e-commerce, 3PL and logistics conglomerates.

Locus is backed by some of the biggest names in the market and recently raised $22 MN in Series B funding and also $4 Mn in a pre-Series B round. Earlier, In 2016, Locus raised $2.75 Mn (INR 18.3 Cr) in a Series A funding.

Locus was started by Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg, two ex-Amazon engineers on a mission to democratize logistics intelligence for businesses across industries. Nishith was profiled by Forbes Asia in their ’30 Under 30’ 2018 list. Geet, on the other hand, holds a dual degree (BTech and MTech) in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. Our team constitutes of engineers from Indian Institute of Technology and Birla Institute of Technology & Science- Pilani, and Data Scientists with PhDs from Carnegie Mellon University and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Our multifaced product and business team is led by senior members from Barclays, Google & Goldman Sachs with immense operational execution experience.

Job Description

• Design & implement backend APIs at Locus.sh
• Mentor junior developers technically.
• Actively work to reduce tech debt in the Locus backend
• Work towards more stability & scalability of the backend
• Tech stack - Java, AWS, Aurora etc.

Eligibility

• 4-8 years of product company experience
• OOP implementation experience. Programming language does not matter, We use Java internally but have hired folks from non Java background.
• Hands on experience in SQL, Dynamo DB, Postgres etc preferred.
• Prior experience building REST APIs
• Advanced understanding of AWS stack
• Prior knowledge of solving problems at scale.

Perks:

• Healthy catered meals at office
• You decide your own Work From Home (WFH) and Out Of Office (OOO)
• Pet-friendly - bring your pets to the office any day. Locus family already has a Rottweiler and a Beagle

• 5+ years experience
• Previously managed a team
• Built & managed backend systems from scratch previously.
• Lead the core backend engineering team, including mentoring, coaching, architecture, devops, code review and software infrastructure
• Should be more proficient with Django.
• Work with the executive team to shape and execute the product roadmap
• Direct our team environment to achieve sprint deliverables and acceptance criteria
• Design and monitor metrics to assess product and infrastructure performance
• Hire, build and shape the team