Backend Team Lead

Backend Engineer - Python

Location

Bangalore, India

Experience Required

2-3 years minimum

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Python to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and maintaining enterprise-level, scalable backend systems.

Key Requirements

Technical Skills

    CS fundamentals are must (CN, DBMS, OS, System Design, OOPS) • Python Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python with deep understanding of frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask

• Database Management: Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and database optimization

• API Development: Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL

• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure services

• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes

• Message Queues: Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or Apache Kafka

• Version Control: Advanced Git workflows and collaboration

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of backend development experience

• Proven track record of working on enterprise-level applications

• Experience building scalable systems handling high traffic loads

• Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs

• Optimize application performance and scalability

• Collaborate with frontend teams and product managers

• Implement security best practices and data protection measures

• Write comprehensive tests and maintain code quality

• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)

• Understanding of software architecture patterns

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Open source contributions or personal projects

Experience Required: 3-5 Years

No. of vacancies: 2

Job Type: Full Time

Vacancy Role: WFO

Job Category: Development

ChicMic Studios is hiring for a highly skilled and experienced Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in developing web applications using Django and Flask, with expertise in deploying and managing applications on AWS. Proficiency in Django Rest Framework (DRF), a solid understanding of machine learning concepts, and hands-on experience with tools like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and transformer architectures are essential.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and scale web applications using Django & DRF.
• Implement and manage payment gateway integrations and ensure secure transaction handling.
• Design and optimize SQL queries, transaction management, and data integrity.
• Work with Redis and Celery for caching, task queues, and background job processing.
• Develop and deploy applications on AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Formation).
• Implement strong security practices including CSRF token generation, SQL injection prevention, JWT authentication, and other security mechanisms.
• Build and maintain microservices architectures with scalability and modularity in mind.
• Develop Web Socket-based solutions including real-time chat rooms and notifications.
• Ensure robust application testing with unit testing and test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Monitor, debug, and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Create scalable machine learning models using frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.
• Implement transformer architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT) for NLP and other advanced AI use cases.
• Optimize machine learning models through advanced techniques such as hyperparameter tuning, pruning, and quantization.
• Deploy and manage machine learning models in production environments using tools like TensorFlow Serving, TorchServe, and AWS SageMaker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of professional experience as a Python Developer.
• Proficient in Python with a strong understanding of its ecosystem.
• Extensive experience with Django and Flask frameworks. 
• Hands-on experience with AWS services for application deployment and management.
• Strong knowledge of Django Rest Framework (DRF) for building APIs.
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with transformer architectures for NLP and advanced AI solutions.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with MLOps practices for managing the machine learning lifecycle.
• Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Description

Our engineering team is hiring a backend software engineer to contribute to the development of our Warehouse Management System (WMS) and its companion Handy Terminal device, both of which are integral to our logistics product suite. These systems are designed to seamlessly integrate with our state-of-the-art ASRS systems. The team’s mission is to build and maintain a robust, tested, and high-performance backend architecture, including databases and APIs, shared across all deployments. While the role emphasizes strong software development and engineering practices, we also value open communication and a collaborative team spirit. 

In this role, you will: 

• Design, develop, and maintain a key component that supports the efficient flow of supply chain operations. 
• Enhance code quality and ensure comprehensive test coverage through continuous improvement. 
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional development teams to integrate solutions and align best practices. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 2.5+ years of professional experience with Python, with a focus on versions 3.10 and above. 
• Practical experience working with web frameworks such as FastAPI or Django. 
• Strong understanding of SQL database principles, particularly with PostgreSQL. 
• Proficiency in testing and building automation tools, including pytest, GitHub Actions, and Docker. 

Bonus Points: 

• Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly with Redis. 
• Practical experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio) or message bus systems. 
• Ability to clearly articulate technology choices and rationale (e.g., Tornado vs. Flask). 
• Experience presenting at conferences or meetups, regardless of scale. 
• Contributions to open-source projects. 
• Familiarity with WMS concepts and logistics-related processes. 

Is This the Right Role for You? 

• You are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact and deliver significant business value. 
• You appreciate APIs that are thoughtfully designed with clear, well-defined objectives. 
• You thrive on understanding how your work integrates and contributes to a larger, cohesive system. 
• You are proactive and self-directed, identifying potential issues and gaps before they become problems in production. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary package. 
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented and diverse team. 
• Comprehensive visa and relocation support. 

Responsibilities :

• Lead the development of the backend systems for our client's first product.
• Build reliable, secure, and performant backend systems.
• Drive test coverage and continuous delivery automation within the team.
• Mentor and provide feedback to teammates.
• You should have a min of 8 years of software development experience and management.
• Can write code that is readable, maintainable, secure, and performant.
• Know the importance of tests and how to approach writing different types of tests, good intuition for REST API design
• Deep understanding of relational databases, transactions, entity-relationship modeling.
• Comfortable writing highly concurrent systems.
• Experienced in using profilers, tuning garbage collection, optimizing SQL queries.

• Golang, Java, Python, Ruby, Node.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced PHP Developer with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience to join our dynamic team. As a Senior PHP Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
• Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to PHP programs.
• Ensure smooth operations of web processes and infrastructure.
• Create scripts to facilitate client systems to meet performance and objectives.
• Test and develop software for client applications.
• Create documentation for software created.
• Utilize source debuggers and write or modify client software.
• Produce results effectively and within the deadlines set.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including Yii, Laravel, and CodeIgniter.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative ability to produce effective solutions to client problems

Must haves 

• At least 3 years of professional programming experience in Ruby on Rails.
• Solid fundamentals with software development, systems, troubleshooting, and teamwork
• Strong testing habits, passionate towards unit testing and TDD. 
• Good understanding of RDBMS like MySQL, PostgreSQL 
• Strong knowledge of git 
• Good understanding of data structures 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Good to have 

• Experience with Javascript