Position: Lead Backend Engineer
Location: Remote
Experience: 10+ Years
Budget: 1.7 LPM
Employment Type: [Contract]
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of proven backend engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Expertise in SQL (Postgres) and database optimization.
- Hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs.
- Strong command of FastAPI and microservices architecture.
- Solid knowledge of debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Agentic Systems or ability to quickly adopt them.
- Exposure to modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

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Job Description:
We are looking 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 experience in deploying and managing applications on AWS. Proficiency in Django Rest Framework (DRF) and a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and their practical applications are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain web applications using Django and Flask frameworks.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF).
- Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS.
- Develop and maintain APIs for AI/ML models and integrate them into existing systems.
- Create and deploy scalable AI and ML models using Python.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying and fixing issues in a timely manner.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain current and competitive.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ 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, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
- Strong knowledge of Django Rest Framework (DRF) for building APIs.
- Experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks, such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with 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.
Job Title : Backend / API Developer - Python (FastAPI) / Node.js (Express)
Location : Remote
Experience : 4+ Years
Job Description :
We are looking for a skilled Backend / API Developer - Python (FastAPI) / Node.js (Express) with strong expertise in building secure, scalable, and reliable backend systems. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Python (FastAPI preferred) or Node.js (Express) and have hands-on experience deploying applications to serverless environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Deploy and manage serverless applications on Cloudflare Workers, Firebase Functions, and Google Cloud Functions.
- Work with Google Cloud services including Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Secret Manager, and IAM roles.
- Implement secure API development practices (HTTPS, input validation, and secrets management).
- Ensure performance optimization, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Mandatory Skills :
Python (FastAPI) / Node.js (Express), Serverless Deployment (Cloudflare Workers, Firebase, GCP Functions), Google Cloud Services (Cloud Run, IAM, Secret Manager), API Security (HTTPS, Input Validation, Secrets Management).
Required Skills :
- Proficiency in Python (FastAPI preferred) or Node.js (Express).
- Hands-on experience with serverless platforms (Cloudflare Workers, Firebase Functions, GCP Functions).
- Familiarity with Google Cloud services (Cloud Run, IAM, Secret Manager, Cloud Functions).
- Strong understanding of secure API development (HTTPS, input validation, API keys & secret management).
- Knowledge of API design principles and best practices.
- Ability to work with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
Specific Knowledge/Skills
- 4-6 years of experience
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Basic knowledge of front-end development.
- Basic knowledge of Data manipulation and analysis libraries
- Code versioning and collaboration. (Git)
- Knowledge for Libraries for extracting data from websites.
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with Cloud (Azure /AWS) technologies
Job Description
Build and maintain bots on Azure platform. Integration with Active directory, WEB API based integration with external systems. Training and Integrate bots as per users’ requirements. Work in line with design guidelines, best practices and standards of bot deliverable. Creative approach to the conversation flow design, human aspects in the bot responses and sentiments
Qualifications
- a) 5 years of experience in software development with clear understanding of the project life cycle
b) Min 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure Bot Framework, LUIS and other Cognitive services offered by Azure
c) Hands on experience with Machine Learning based chat bots
d) Experience with Azure bot services like Text Analytics etc.
e)Strong database skills and hands-on experience on databases like SQL Server/Oracle - f) Strong experience on Azure Active directory and adaptive cards integration in Chat bot.
- g) Strong experience designing and working with
with service-oriented architectures (SOA) and WebAPIs.
- h) A strong experience on Microsoft Azure, ASPNET / MVC and programming languages such as C#/VBNET
- i) Knowledge of Python and NodeJS is a plus
- j) Ability to design and optimize SQL Server 2008 stored procedures.
- k) Experience with JQuery, CSS3, HTML5 or similar technologies.
- l) Ability to adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment.
We are looking for an experienced Python developer who can help create dynamic software applications for our clients with their skill set. In this role, you will be responsible for gathering requirements from clients and accordingly write and test scalable code, and develop back-end components.
Technologies worked on:
Python - Django/Flask/FastAPI, Pytest/Unittest, AWS services.
Database - Postgresql/Mysql or NoSQL databases.
Requirement Description:
• Experience in designing,implementation & testing of Python Applications.
• Must have knowledge of at least one of python web framework Django/Flask/FastAPI and any of unit test frameworks(Pytest/Unittest).
• Should have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Well-experienced to perform Unit Testing and Integration Testing
• Have good experience in Agile based development approach.
• Expertise in developing enterprise-level web applications and REST/GRAPHQL APIs using
MicroServices, with demonstrable production-scale experience.
• Demonstrate strong design and programming skills ,writing optimized code.
• Working knowledge with SQL(MySQL,Postgresql etc) is mandatory and knowledge on NoSQL databases can be an addon.
• Understand Architecture Requirements and ensure effective design, development, validation, and support activities.
• Understanding of core AWS services, uses and basic AWS architecture best practices.
• Proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS.
• Ability to use the AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs to write applications
• Ability to identify key features of AWS services while designing a solution.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and recommend solutions by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of custom development
• Should contribute to team meetings, troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms
• Execute strong collaboration and communication skills within distributed project teams.
• Responsible for quality and timely deliverables for each given task.
• Knowledge on frontend technologies could be addon.
The candidate’s primary focus will be developing new features for our
modern web application. They will get exposure to an ‘agile-centric’
delivery model, while leveraging modern / innovative JavaScript
approaches. A candidate who is driven, innovative and has passion for
elegant technical solutions will thrive in this role.
- You should have deep understanding of NodeJS
- You should be strong in Javascript and TypeScript
- You should be capable of writing complex queries
- ES6, Express, Apollo Server, Send Grid Email, Twilio SMS, Payment
- Gateway,
- Error Loggin, API Developement, API Security,
- PostGreSQL/MSSQL/MySQL, MongoDB/CouchDB
- Very good knowledge on REST API
- Good experience in Agile methodologies
- Ability to design and write code complying with coding standards
- and other factors like performance, scalability, reliability,
- reusability, modularity in mind
- You should have strong logical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer interfacing skills
- AWS certification is nice to have
- Strong proficiency with JavaScript and good to have
- ES6(Typescript) knowledge
- Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks such as Express, Restify
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its
- quirks and workarounds
- Understanding accessibility and security compliance
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems,
- servers, and environments
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one
- system
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable
- application
- Competencies and Skills Required
- equires excellent analytical, problem solving, and good
- communications skills
- Must be able to work effectively with business stakeholders
- Strong passion for delivering technical solutions to business
- problems
- Understanding and mindset of Agile software delivery (Ability to
- adapt to continually changing priorities)
- Team player who understands the importance of teamwork and
- collaboration
- Passion for delivering new approaches and challenging the ‘statusquo’
- Hungry to learn and always in search of continuous improvement
As the backend engineer developer, you will drive the vision of AvatarLife and make it a significant player in metaverse gaming space. You will steer the development of our games and everything that comes with it.
Skills Required
- 2+ years experience in Node.js is required
- Experience in game development
- Familiarity with typescript is a plus
We are looking for individuals who can work independently and are fine with unstructured scenarios. We are flexible with the job location, working hours and compensation structure. We will match industry standard when it comes to all aspects of your professional development to make sure you can focus on making a great product.
Responsibilities
- You will design and develop large scale distributed services
- You will analyse and improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of the platform as a whole.
- You will act as the primary owner of one or more components while driving innovation in your area of ownership
- You will proactively research & evaluate new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve the value of the system.
- You will work with engineering leadership in solving and architecting solutions for challenging or complex development issues.
- You will work independently and handle dependencies with very minimal oversight
- You will take initiatives in developing and maintaining integrations of best practices within the back-end.
- You will help identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks and work on design/architect improvements.
Requirements
- You have 1 - 9 years of experience in software development.
- You have designed and scaled up the system.
- You have a strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
- You are an incessant problem solver and tougher the problem gets, more fun you have.
- You have strong command in any one or more of the following languages: Python and Django
- You understand the business impact of your decisions.
Good To Have
- You have prior experience in fintech companies
Traits We Are Looking For
- Experience in a specific tech stack doesn't matter for us.
- The general engineering mindset and aptitude is what matters more.
- Technically strong and curious.
- Should have a hacker mindset and should love exploring new technologies.
Desired Skills and Experience
Java, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms
Read more about us here: [https://angel.co/company/fireflies](https://angel.co/company/fireflies) and here: [https://yourstory.com/2019/10/funding-startup-fireflies-enterprise-assistant-canaan-partners](https://yourstory.com/2019/10/funding-startup-fireflies-enterprise-assistant-canaan-partners)
We value your skills and abilities more than your resume.
Here's what we look for :
- You have raw intellectual horsepower and ability to learn quickly
- You have a strong background in computer science / math
- You contribute to open source (share your GitHub- More than 1000 commits in past year)
- You have experience working on apps that have supported 10,000+ concurrent users
- You understand sound architecture principals
- You can design and build scalable infrastructure
- You should be a great communicator and culture maintainer:
- We value over-communication and candid feedback and want to build a no-bs, results driven culture
Values that are important to us :
- You're data driven and customer focused
- You value fast & incremental engineering cycles
- You maintain design excellence and minimise complexity
- You measure your results & automate when possible
- You get 10% better at something every week
- You have an internal compass and take accountability & initiative
You'll be working with :
- Node.js, MongoDB
- Redis, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
- AWS, Docker, Terraform
- React, Keras, Tensorflow
About us :
- Fireflies.ai is an AI that joins meetings and takes notes automatically. [Product demo](https://app.fireflies.ai/view/ogM9zmKij2). We integrate with the leading platforms: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack, Salesforce, & more https://fireflies.ai/integrations)).
- We are a US-based, AI company that is building a 100% remote team. Today we have over 40 employees in 5 countries around the world. Our engineering team is 20+ senior engineers. We were [featured on Forbes for Gartner's top 25 enterprise software startups to watch in 2020](https://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2020/07/05/gartners-top-25-enterprise-software-startups-to-watch-in-2020/). We skyrocketed from a few thousand users to almost 100,000 users in 2020.
[Fireflies.ai](http://fireflies.ai) has raised $5 million from top-tier investors including Canaan and angels from Slack, Dropbox, Amazon and Salesforce.
- You'll be working with Sam Udotong, CTO @ Fireflies.ai. Sam graduated from MIT in 2016 where he studied computer science and aerospace engineering. He and his co-founder Krish were [featured as the cover of Entrepreneur magazine in Sept 2020]
- He's been a [speaker at the MIT AI Conference 2020](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywhY2DCIZqU) alongside industry leaders like Richard Socher and Sal Khan. He's guest lectured at Stanford for their intro to AI class. Sam is scrappy & committed - he and Krish bootstrapped the company for 3 years, eating Soylent and Domino's pizza almost every day. [Being Scrappy as an Entrepreneur (Product Demo)](https://app.fireflies.ai/view/vWQjdABHqU). He rejected Harvard Business School to build Fireflies. Sam's goal is to build a multi-regional, boundary-less engineering team that has A+ productivity & communication such that when you go to sleep, you can hand off work and when you wake up, work has already moved forward. If we do these first principles well, we can theoretically build the best engineering organisation in the world.
- We want to transform how people communicate and work. Come work with us if you share the below values and want to work on hard engineering challenges that will actually make a difference in the lives of people.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly value diversity at our company, because our team will be stronger with different perspectives and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.












