Junior Backend Engineer

About koolio.ai

Website: www.koolio.ai

koolio Inc. is a cutting-edge Silicon Valley startup dedicated to transforming how stories are told through audio. Our mission is to democratize audio content creation by empowering individuals and businesses to effortlessly produce high-quality, professional-grade content. Leveraging AI and intuitive web-based tools, koolio.ai enables creators to craft, edit, and distribute audio content—from storytelling to educational materials, brand marketing, and beyond—easily. We are passionate about helping people and organizations share their voices, fostering creativity, collaboration, and engaging storytelling for a wide range of use cases.

About the Full-Time Position

We are seeking a Junior Backend Engineer (Fresher) to join our team on a full-time, hybrid basis. This role is ideal for motivated recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in backend development. Working closely with senior engineers, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing koolio.ai’s backend infrastructure, focusing on building, maintaining, and optimizing server-side applications and APIs. This is a unique opportunity to grow within an innovative environment that values creativity and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining backend services and APIs, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance
• Collaborate with the frontend and QA teams to ensure seamless integration of backend systems with user-facing features
• Help troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, working alongside senior developers to enhance system reliability
• Participate in code reviews, learning best practices and contributing to maintaining high code quality standards
• Support in monitoring and improving backend performance metrics
• Document processes, code, and system architecture under guidance to ensure comprehensive, up-to-date technical resources

Requirements and Skills:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Work Experience: No prior work experience required; internships or academic projects related to backend development are a plus
• Technical Skills:
• Basic understanding of backend systems and APIs
• Working experience in Python
• Familiarity with basic version control systems like Git
• Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) and basic proficiency in SQL
• Understanding of cloud platforms or services like Google Cloud is an advantage
• Soft Skills:
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative, remote team
• Other Skills: 
• Familiarity with basic DevOps practices or interest in learning is beneficial

Compensation and Benefits:

• Total Yearly Compensation: ₹4.5-6 LPA based on skills and experience
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage provided by the company

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a passionate and visionary team at the forefront of audio content creation
• Work on an exciting, evolving product that is reshaping the way audio content is created and consumed
• Thrive in a fast-moving, self-learning startup environment that values innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time hybrid position with opportunities to grow professionally and expand your skills
• Collaborate with talented professionals from around the world, contributing to a product that has a real-world impact