Lead Data Engineer

Backend Engineer Python / Golang / Rust

Location : Bangalore, India

Experience Required : 2-3 years minimum

Job Overview

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

Key Requirements :

Technical Skills :

- Programming Expertise : Advanced proficiency in Python with strong knowledge of Django, FastAPI, or Flask, OR expertise in Golang or Rust for backend development.

- Microservices Architecture : Solid experience in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based systems.

- Database Management : Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, including database design and optimization.

- API Development : Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

- Cloud Platforms : Proficiency with AWS, GCP, or Azure services for deployment and scaling.

- Containerization & Orchestration : Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.

- Messaging & Caching : Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, and caching strategies (Redis, Memcached).

- Version Control : Advanced Git workflows and team collaboration best practices.

Experience Requirements :

- Minimum 2-3 years of backend development experience.

- Proven track record of working on enterprise-level, production-grade applications.

- Strong background in microservices architecture and distributed systems.

- Experience in building scalable systems capable of handling high traffic loads.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native deployments.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend services and APIs.

- Architect and implement microservices solutions ensuring modularity and resilience.

- Optimize application performance, database queries, and service scalability.

- Collaborate closely with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps engineers.

- Implement security best practices and data protection measures.

- Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests.

- Participate actively in code reviews and architectural discussions.

- Monitor, debug, and optimize system performance in production environments.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (event-driven, CQRS, hexagonal, etc.).

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Contributions to open-source projects or personal backend projects.

- Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Jaeger).

About Company

Our client is a Communities Foundation that works in the area of skilling and livelihoods for underserved youth. This is a pioneering program with a strong PPP model, an agency-led approach to livelihoods and a vision of socio-economic transformation.

Roles and Responsibilities

● Independently lead centers for enabling at least 20% of youth from the nearby

communities to be formal jobs/self-employed

● Develop and maintain a conducive environment at the center that enables learning and a feeling of safe space for youth

● Implement the foundation program such that the youth builds ‘agency’ and over time does not need to depend on the Lighthouse Source

● Manage a team of 3-5 and handhold them for timely deliverables and high-quality

outcomes for all of the stages of the program - Community Outreach to Alumni

● Interfacing with ward–level networks

● Government (Corporators, Ward Officers, PMC personnel) – for mobilization and other

support

● NGOs – for mobilization and other support

● Corporates and Establishments – for volunteering, placements and donor/potential

donor visits

● Citizens – for volunteering

● Manage brand-building activities e.g., Events, which are specific to the center and help with advocacy with the local economy for youth placements.

Requirements

● MSW or Post Graduation in any field, with 8+ years of experience preferably in both social

and corporate sectors.

● Self-driven, excellent time management and multitasking skills

● Strong people management, project management, and data analytics skill

● Strong orientation towards relationship-building and problem-solving

● Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the local language

● Proven ability to plan and manage the operational process for maximum efficiency and

productivity

We are looking for a React Native developer interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building these applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Responsibilities:

• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
• Reach out to the open source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes—React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
• Transition existing React web apps to React Native

Qualification:

• Good knowledge about React/React Native
• Should be aware about state management library Redux
• Must have knowledge of es6+
• Ability to write well-documented, clean JavaScript code
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle
• Good to have knowledge about writing test cases
• Good to have knowledge about typescript
• Preferred if there is at least one app on play store

Optiblack is a product growth firm that works with product leaders to drive revenue from data. Optiblack has worked with 50+ firms and created an impact of $300M+ USD

Optiblack is looking to add a product analyst that works with their clients on client engagement.

Job Descriptions

0. Monitoring

 Look at data from various sources daily to understand insights

 Identify areas of improvement

 Create the dashboards as per requirements

 Build tracking plan

1. Data Analysis

 Gather and analyze data from various sources to extract actionable insights.

 Use statistical techniques and data visualization to interpret trends and patterns.

 Identify opportunities for product improvements based on data analysis.

2. Product Performance Evaluation

 Monitor key product metrics and performance indicators.

 Conduct regular evaluations to assess product performance against goals and benchmarks.

 Identify areas of improvement and recommend strategies for optimization.

3. Market Research

 Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.

 Analyze market data and customer feedback to identify market opportunities.

 Provide insights on target market segments and potential customer segments.

4. User Experience Enhancement

 Collaborate with UX UI designers to improve the user experience of the product.

 Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback on product usability and satisfaction.

 Recommend enhancements and features to improve user experience.

5. Requirement Gathering

 Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document product requirements.

 Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand user and business needs.

 Translate requirements into clear and actionable user stories or product specifications.

6. A/B Testing

 Plan, execute, and analyze A/B Tests to evaluate the impact of changes or new features.

 Use data from A/B tests to make data-driven decisions and optimize the product.

7. Reporting and Presentation

 Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights, findings, and recommendations.

 Present data analysis and product performance evaluations to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

 Clearly articulate complex concepts in a concise and understandable manner.

Skills Required for a Product Analyst

1. Technical Skills

 Data Analysis: Proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.

 Tools: Mixpanel or similar

 Market Research: Knowledge of market research methodologies, including data collection, analysis, and competitor analysis.

 Product Management Tools: Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana to manage product backlogs, roadmaps, and user stories.

 User Experience (UX) Design: Understanding of UX principles and the ability to work closely with designers to enhance the user experience of the product.

 A/B Testing: Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing A/B tests to measure the impact of product changes.

 SQL and Database Knowledge: Proficiency in SQL to extract and analyze data from databases.

2. Workplace Skills

 Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, present findings, and document requirements.

 Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and propose practical solutions to improve product performance and user experience.

 Critical Thinking: Capacity to think analytically, assess situations, and make data-driven decisions.

 Stakeholder Management: Skill in managing relationships with stakeholders, understanding their needs, and balancing competing priorities.

 Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, developers, and marketers.

 Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, adjusting priorities as needed.

 Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in data analysis, documentation, and requirement gathering.

1. Developing and maintaining web applications: coding, testing, and debugging both client-side (front-end) and server-side (back-end) components of web applications. This includes working with languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript for the front-end, and server-side languages like Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.

2. Collaborating with cross-functional teams: The candidate need to collaborate with other team members, such as UI/UX designers, product/operations managers, and other developers, to understand requirements and implement solutions.

3. Learning and applying new technologies: Given the rapid pace of technological advancement in web development, candidates are often expected to learn and adapt to new frameworks, libraries, and best practices. They might spend time researching and experimenting with new tools or technologies and applying them to current projects. This continuous learning is crucial for personal development and for staying relevant in the field.

Job Description:

Will be responsible for managing the Complete Branch and should be Able to Run the Centre on a Profitable note By Selling courses for Freshers, Job seekers, students, corporates and Colleges, Should have good experience in Marketing, Sales and Operation. Should be capable of managing the team efficiently through Data and Reports.