Backend Engineer

About Us:

Tradelab Technologies Pvt Ltd is not for those seeking comfort—we are for those hungry to make a mark in the trading and fintech industry. If you are looking for just another backend role, this isn’t it. We want risk-takers, relentless learners, and those who find joy in pushing their limits every day. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a deep passion for performance driven backend systems, we want you.

• We’re looking for a Backend Developer (Python) with a strong foundation in backend technologies and a deep interest in scalable, low-latency systems.

• You should have 3–4 years of experience in Python-based development and be eager to solve complex performance and scalability challenges in trading and fintech applications.

• You measure success by your own growth, not external validation.

• You thrive on challenges, not on perks or financial rewards.

• Taking calculated risks excites you—you’re here to build, break, and learn.

• You don’t clock in for a paycheck; you clock in to outperform yourself in a high-frequency trading

environment.

• You understand the stakes—milliseconds can make or break trades, and precision is everything.

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.

• Design and implement REST APIs and socket-based communication.

• Optimize code for speed, performance, and reliability.

• Collaborate with frontend teams to integrate server-side logic.

• Work with RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis, and Elasticsearch for robust backend design.

• Build fault-tolerant, multi-producer/consumer systems.

What We Expect:

• 3–4 years of experience in Python and backend development.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, sockets, and network protocols (TCP/UDP/HTTP).

• Experience with RabbitMQ/Kafka, SQL & NoSQL databases, Redis, and Elasticsearch.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Job Description:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science.
• Proven experience in leading a team of backend engineers
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Android development - kotlin, RX-java, design pattern.
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Spring boot, Hibernate.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms(GCP).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

BE / B-Tech degree and 2+ years of work experience, or ME / MS degree and 2+  years of work experience, in Computer Science.

• Strong programming skills in Python/Django
• Experience with Angular, JavaScript frameworks/libraries
• Hands on experience with MySQL, PostGreSQL or other RDBMS
• Experience with Web application security and Secure coding practices
• Strong Analytical thinking and problem solving ability
• Familiarity with software collaboration tools – GIT
• Ability to work with a distributed and diverse team of researchers and developers.
• Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of innovation and motivation

Responsibilities   

• Understand the high-level product roadmap for the squad and immediate features to be developed, contributing to high-level estimation and lay-out of the development sequences. Complete complex development tasks with minimal guidance  
• Constantly and actively contribute to pushing code to production with the objective of becoming a main contributor. Write testable, efficient, and reusable code suitable for continuous integration and deployment, that respects best practices and industry development standards 
• Review Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams and technical documentation, ensuring its quality. Enable best practices to help the team achieve their technical tasks and continually thrive in improving the technology of the product/team.  
• Drive the adoption of best practices & regular participation in code reviews, design reviews, architecture discussions 
• Experiment with new and relevant technologies, and tools, and drive innovation & adoption while measuring yourself on the impact you can create. 
• Implementation of long-term technology vision for your team. Responsible for the complete architecture of your product. 
• Creating architecture & designs for new solutions around existing/new areas u Decide technology & tool choices for your team & be responsible for them. 
• Be accountable for code quality with the assistance of a QA Analyst to conduct adequate testing. 
• Review and contribute to technical documentation. Contribute actively to the design of the solution, challenging other members on technical decisions. 

Skills 

• Working with other TypeScript developers and software engineers to develop Front-end and back-end architecture that’s well-structured and flexible, along with the APIs to support it. 
• Developing and implementing Back-end architecture to support user interface concepts. 
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using Node concepts. 
• Create data visualization tools, libraries, and reusable code for prospects. 
• In-depth knowledge of TypeScript, CSS, HTML, and back-end languages. 
• Knowledge of Backend service like AWS Services, Microservice, Serverless software. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field. 
• Proficiency with TypeScript, CSS, HTML, and Back-end languages. 
• 7+ years’ experience in Node JS, Typescript, NoSQL, RDBMS, AWS Services 
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly 
• The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues.