Fullstack Developer

Role & Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Financial Services team, contributing to the design and development of scalable system.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To-

• Take ownership of delivering performant, scalable and high quality cloud based software, both frontend and backend side.
• Mentor team members to develop in line with product requirements.
• Collaborate with Senior Architect for design and technology choices for product development roadmap.
• Do code reviews.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Software Engineer fullstack profile using NodeJS / Python and React
• Mandatory (Experience) - Must have 6+ YOE in Software Development using Python OR NodeJS (For backend) & React (For frontend)
• Mandatory (Core Skills 1): Must have strong experience in working on Typescript
• Mandatory (Core Skills 2): Must have experience in message based systems like Kafka, RabbitMq, Redis
• Mandatory (Core Skills 3): Databases - PostgreSQL & NoSQL databases like MongoDB
• Mandatory (Company) - Product Companies Only
• Mandatory (Education) - B.Tech or Dual degree (Btech and Mtech or Integrated Msc/MS) from Tier 1 Engineering Institutes. Candidates from other institutions will not be considered unless they come from top-tier product companies
• Mandatory (Note) : This role is a hybrid role (2 days WFO)
• Preferred (Experience): Experience in Fin-Tech, Payment, POS and Retail products is highly preferred
• Preferred (Mentoring): Experience in mentoring, coaching the team.

Overview:

We're looking for a Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise who can build,

manage, and scale AI-driven products end to end. You'll play a critical role in designing

scalable architectures, optimizing performance and cost, and building robust AI and agentic

systems.

Responsibilities

1. Architect and build scalable backend systems using FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

2. Design, develop, and maintain AI-driven applications, integrating multiple LLMs, APIs,

and agentic frameworks.

3. Implement vector databases (pgvector, Qdrant, etc.) for RAG and AI memory systems.

4. Orchestrate multi-agent AI systems with LangChain/LangGraph, including function

calling, agent collaboration, and monitoring.

5. Build and integrate RESTful APIs for frontend and external use.

6. Manage DevOps workflows, including CI/CD, cloud deployments (AWS/GCP), server

scaling, and logging/monitoring (Sentry).

7. Optimize application cost, latency, and reliability, balancing speed with LLM call

efficiency and caching strategies.

8. Collaborate with product, design, and AI teams to translate business requirements into

high-performing tech.

9. Maintain documentation and ensure code quality with tests, reviews, and async-first

architecture.

10. Contribute to frontend development (React + TypeScript) when necessary, ensuring

seamless API integration and data visualization.

Requirements

Core Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI.

• Experience with PostgreSQL (including pgvector) and SQLAlchemy (async).

• Solid understanding of Redis, RQ (Redis Queue), and caching mechanisms.

• Proven experience integrating LLMs and AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with LangChain / LangGraph, RAG pipelines, and agent

orchestration.

• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP) and managing file storage (S3).

• Familiarity with frontend stacks (React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Zustand).

• Working knowledge of DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and

observability tools (Sentry, Mixpanel, Clarity).

Bonus / Nice to Have

• Experience building agent monitoring dashboards or AI workflows.

• Prior experience in startup or product-based environments.

• Understanding of LLM cost optimization, token management, and function calling

orchestration.

• Familiarity with external API integrations like BrightData, Hunter.io, Adzuna, and Serper.

• Experience building scalable AI products (e.g., chatbots, AI copilots, data agents, or

automation tools).

Mindset

• Startup-ready: comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

• Deep curiosity about AI systems and automation.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for shipped products.

• Pragmatic and cost-conscious in architectural decisions.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Capability)

Experience : 4+ Years

Location : West Patel Nagar, New Delhi

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong backend expertise in Java, Python and Node.js while also being capable of handling frontend development when required.

This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities, ownership mindset, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Java and Node.js.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Work with frontend technologies to build and enhance user-facing features.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver business requirements.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
• Manage database design, optimization, and integrations.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and related backend frameworks.
• Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, and API development.
• Good understanding of Microservices Architecture.
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of Redis, caching mechanisms, and message queues is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Frontend Requirements :

• Ability to work on frontend development when required.
• Experience with React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Understanding of responsive design and modern UI development practices.

Soft Skills :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and client interaction abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in product-based or fast-paced startup environments.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Focused)

We are seeking a seasoned Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in backend engineering using Python and Golang. In this role, you will take ownership of backend systems while contributing to the development of modern, responsive frontend interfaces. The focus will be on building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications, with emphasis on API development, database engineering, and cloud deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend services using Python frameworks such as Django or FastAPI
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Work extensively with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with backend logic
• Implement efficient, secure, and scalable application architectures
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across different environments
• Optimize performance and reliability of backend services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Contribute to DevOps activities, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack or backend-focused development
• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in frameworks like Django or FastAPI
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture
• Experience with Git and CI/CD automation pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively

Strong Senior Full Stack Engineer profiles

Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 4+ years of hands-on full stack engineering experience (avoid frontend-heavy only profiles, backend heavy will work)

Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have strong backend engineering experience using Python, including designing and owning APIs, services, and data models in production environments

Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have strong frontend development experience using React (or equivalent), including component architecture, state management, and building production-grade user interfaces

Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must have end-to-end ownership experience, building and shipping features across the full stack (UI + API + database) without clear handoff boundaries

Mandatory (Experience 5) – Must have strong web fundamentals, including understanding of browser rendering, performance optimization, and accessibility best practices

Mandatory (Experience 6) – Must be able to demonstrate solving complex problems on both frontend and backend, clearly articulating trade-offs, decisions, and outcomes

Mandatory (Experience 7) – Must have solid experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), including schema design, query optimization, and handling performance bottlenecks

Mandatory (Company) - Must have worked in product-based companies, (preferred early-stage startups with Seed to Series C/D with fast-paced shipping culture)

Mandatory (Education) - Strong CS fundamentals required (CS degree or equivalent). Candidates from Tier-1 institutes (IITs, BITS, IIITs) are preferred but not mandatory

• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web and mobile-based business applications.
• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Provide third-level support to business users.
• Research and evaluate a variety of software products.
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems.
• Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications.
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards.
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code.
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software

JOB DESCRIPTION

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We are looking for top-notch, motivated engineers to come join our growing team at IK. 

Who you are

• You have 2 - 7 years experience. 
• You love the buzz of a highly productive and fast moving team. 
• You have a github profile that you want to show off. 
• You love coding and look forward to taking on complex, abstract features. 
• You don't care about front end, backend kinda titles. You like working anywhere in the "stack". 
• You are looking to grow fast with a company that's on a rapid growth path.

What will excite us

• Previous startup experience or experience being part of early teams.
• Experience with the Django & Python universe. 
• Experience with both Relational and NoSQL DBs. 
• Competitive Programming experience. 
• A keen desire to problem solve, brainstorm and debate during the interview. 

What will excite you

• Complete ownership
• Experiment, fail and learn.
• High pedigree, high caliber team. 
• Contribute to every area of our business. Have a real impact with your work. 
• Top of the line compensation.

Our interview process is designed to help you show the best version of yourself. Once your candidature is finalized, we'll send you a short video explaining the interview process.

Look forward to speaking with you soon!