Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with XML-based web services (SOAP, REST).
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) for XML data storage.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Understanding of JSON and other data interchange formats.
• Certifications in XML technologies are a plus.

Proficient in Golang, Python, Java, C++, or Ruby (at least one)

Strong grasp of system design, data structures, and algorithms

Experience with RESTful APIs, relational and NoSQL databases

Proven ability to mentor developers and drive quality delivery

Track record of building high-performance, scalable systems

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Experience in consulting or contractor roles is a plus

About Role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join our dynamic team, focusing on building scalable web applications using Python frameworks (Django/FastAPI) and cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining our cloud-native backend services.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop scalable backend services using Django and FastAPI
2. Create and maintain RESTful APIs
3. Implement efficient database schemas and optimize queries
4. Implement containerisation using Docker and container orchestration
5. Design and implement cloud-native solutions using microservices architecture
6. Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews and maintain coding standards
7. Document technical specifications and APIs
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritise tasks, and contribute to project completion.

Requirements:

1. Experience with Django and/or Fast-API (2+ years)
2. Proficiency in SQL and ORM frameworks
3. Docker containerisation and orchestration
4. Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash/Power-Shell)
5. Understanding of micro-services architecture
6. Experience building server-less back end
7. Knowledge of deployment and debugging on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

We're seeking passionate, next-gen minded engineers who are excited about solving complex technical challenges and building innovative, first-of-its-kind products which make a tangible difference for our customers. As a Backend SDE-1, you will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams across business, product, and operations to solve exciting problems. This role demands strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a mindset focused on innovation and operational excellence.

We value individuals who think independently, challenge the status quo, and bring creativity and curiosity to the table—not those who simply follow instructions. If you're passionate about solving problems and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Understand broader organization goals and constantly prioritise your own work.
• Technical Excellence: Understand the onground problems, explore and design various possible solutions to conclude and implement scalable, extensible and secure software systems. Implement and learn best practices in technical architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure product delivery with highest speed AND quality.
• Project and Program Management: Setting up aggressive as well as realistic timelines with all the stakeholders, ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects as per the defined timelines with best quality standards ensuring budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Managers, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in software engineering
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
• Hands on with multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks.
• Understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills:- MySQL, Python, Django, AWS, NoSQL, Kafka, Redis, ElasticSearch

Position description:

• Architecture & Design systems for Predictive analysis and writing algorithms to deal with financial data
• Must have experience on web services and APIs (REST, JSON, and similar) and creation and consumption of RESTful APIs
• Proficiently writing algorithms with Python/Pandas/Numpy; Jupyter/PyCharm
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Eg. MSSQL, MongoDB, Redshift, PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Implementing Machine Learning Models using Python/R for best performance
• Working with Time Series Data & analyzing large data sets.
• Implementing financial strategies in python and generating reports to analyze the strategy results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Writing algorithms to deal with financial data and Implementing financial strategies in (Python, SQL) and generating reports to analyze the strategy results.

Educational qualifications preferred Degree: Bachelors degree

Required Knowledge:

• Highly skilled in SQL, Python, Pandas, Numpy, Machine Learning, Predictive Modelling, Algorithm designing, OOPS concepts
• 2 - 7 years Full-Time working experience on core SQL, Python role (Non-Support)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, equivalent or higher education.
• Writing algorithms to deal with financial data and Implementing financial strategies in (Python, SQL) and generating reports to analyze the strategy results.

• Must have experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with Python/Node.JS/Typescript
• At least 2+ years as back-end software developer
• A deep understanding of the benefits of the Microservice and serverless paradigms
• Prepared technical documentation, and understand why it’s important
• Understanding of database principals: SQL and NoSQL
• Collaboration and communication skills (you’ll be working with clients and internal teams)
• An understanding of programming fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms)
• Familiarity and comfort with REST API, Postman
• The ability to work independently or within a team structure.
• A “lead by example” attitude, and motivation to deliver work you’re proud of

Technical Competencies

• Strong Java/J2EE development experience with demonstrated ability to develop and troubleshoot large mission applications & Software Products
• Experience on exception handling, correct use of data structures, multi-threaded programming, memory management and application tuning
• Excellent exposure in Object Oriented Design skills using Java/J2ee along with:
• Core Java Language (Collections, Concurrency/Multithreading)
• JDBC concepts (connection pooling, statement, result set)
• Web Technologies (Struts/Struts 2, Spring (IOP, MVC, AOP), Hibernate, JSP, Web services)
• Database optimization and profiling
• Core/JEE/Integration Design patterns/UML
• Should have experience in Unit Testing
• Good hands on experience with RDBMS like MySQL/Oracle with ability to write SQL Queries/Stored Procedures/Triggers/Joins/View etc
• Practical application of software product development standards and methodologies including Agile, XP, Kanban, RUP and UML
• Ability to apply design patterns consistently and also accurate when building per design requirements
• Good experience in source control, unit testing, code verification, documentation, automated build, continuous integration, metrics, and code reviews.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required to effectively engage internal stakeholders and their technical representatives.