Principal Engineer / Technical Architect / Engineering Lead/SDE IV at Kognitos · Bengaluru (Bangalore), Hybrid · 6 - 14 years · ₹1L - ₹1L / yr · Posted 5 Aug 2023

Principal Engineer / Technical Architect / Engineering Lead/SDE IV
at Kognitos
Kognitos is a cutting-edge automation platform that combines the power of Generative AI and Natural
Language Processing (NLP) to provide a conversational and intuitive experience for business users. As a
fully serverless, SaaS automation platform, Kognitos enables users to build, manage, and execute
automations in natural language, with the ability to process and understand domain-specific language.
Kognitos provides a detailed auditable view of its runs, allowing users to gain insights into why an action
happened or what might have gone wrong in case of an exceptional situation. Additionally, Kognitos's
conversational exception handling, powered by Generative AI, allows for quick and easy resolution of
unexpected system errors or business exceptions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the backend infrastructure for our applications using Python and AWS Serverless
technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and robust systems, including
microservices and cloud-based architectures.
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the backend systems through monitoring and
optimization.
- Create and maintain database schema and queries to support the application features.
- Write unit and integration tests for the backend code and ensure code quality through code reviews.
- Continuously improve the software development process by incorporating best practices and modern
software development methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and
ensure smooth operations.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the development of technical solutions and best
practices.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in software development and recommend
improvements to the technology stack to increase efficiency and scalability.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering high-quality software that
meets customer needs.
Required Experience/Skills:
- B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field or equivalent work experience
- 4-20 years of industry experience (or equivalent)
- Proficient in Python programming language
- Experience with modern software development practices and methodologies, including Agile, DevOps,
and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, data structures, and database technologies.
- A natural problem solver, with the ability to identify problems and lead the development of a solution.

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