Python AWS Developer

FactWise is a fully funded, early-stage startup building b2b SaaS for a global SMB client base. Our team has alumni from MIT, Stanford, GeorgiaTech, UCL, the IITs, VJTI, Amazon and McKinsey, and currently comprises frontend, backend, full stack developers, UI/UX engineers, product managers, data scientist, and Ops, HR, Marketing. We'd love to get to know you better!

As a member of the development group, you will be primarily responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the product:  

• Help define and create full stack architecture and deployment using React- Django-AWS in an agile environment with lots of ownership and active mentoring. 
• Work with the Product and Design teams to build new features to solve business problems and fill business needs 
• Participate in code reviews to create robust and maintainable code 
• Work in an agile environment where quick iterations and good feedback are a way of life 
• Interact with other stakeholders for requirement, design discussions and for adoption of new features 
• Communicate and coordinate with our support and professional services teams to solve customer issues. 
• Help scale our platform as we expand our product across various markets and verticals globally. 

As a young startup, we are hoping to be joined by self-starting, hardworking, passionate individuals who are committed to delivering their best, who can grow into future leaders of FactWise. 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience in designing and developing web-based applications using Node.js.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using Node.js.
• Build scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs using Express.js or Restify frameworks.
• Develop and maintain robust SQL database systems, leveraging Sequelize ORM.
• Ensure responsiveness of applications across various devices and platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the product development lifecycle, including prototyping, hardening, and testing phases.
• Work with real-time communication technologies and ensure seamless integration.
• Learn and adapt to alternative technologies as needed to meet project requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in web application development using Node.js.
• Proficiency with frameworks such as Express.js or Restify.
• Strong expertise in SQL databases and experience with Sequelize ORM.
• In-depth understanding of JavaScript, browser technologies, and real-time communication.
• Hands-on experience in developing responsive web applications.
• Experience with React Native (a plus).
• Proficiency in Java.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, and deployment.

Additional Skills & Experience

• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Knowledge of internationalization (i18n) and latest UI/UX design trends.
• Familiarity with JavaScript libraries/frameworks like ReactJS or VueJS.
• Experience integrating payment gateways for various countries.
• Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate group discussions effectively.
• Eagerness to contribute to product functionality and user experience designs.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions
• Perform validation and verification testing and debud code.
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
• Experience working in an agile environment

Required Skills:

• Experience in implementing Object-Oriented Python, Django.
• Good understanding on Django
• Experienced in interfacing with *third party API’s using REST
• Worked with varieties of Relational Databases (RDBMS) like SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Experience in Version Control with Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience with JIRA the development progress and tracking deadlines of the project

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Core Java, Java 8, and Data Structures. The ideal candidate should have experience in Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, and Microservices architecture. If you are passionate about backend development and want to work in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Core Java and Java 8.
• Design and implement RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Work with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate for backend development.
• Build and optimize microservices-based architectures.
• Manage databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code while following best practices.
• 
  

Requirements:

✅ Strong hands-on experience in Java (Core Java, Java 8) and Data Structures.

✅ Proficiency in Spring, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate.

✅ Experience in developing and consuming RESTful & SOAP APIs.

✅ Knowledge of Microservices architecture and best practices.

✅ Database expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

✅ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Total Experience:1-2 Years

Job Type: Contract

Notice: Immediate Joiner

• 1-2 years proven track record of development and design work in the IT industry, preferably in a software product based organization
• Java, springboot, and Microservices
• SQL
• Startup product experience – hustled through various tech, products, stacks
• Having strong experience in Data structures and Algorithms.(Must).
• Good to have experience in Complex Problem solving

Job Description / Roles & Responsibilities (in Detail)Job Description

Work with Architect to define Application, Integration and Security Design for various components involved.

Design, development and build of java solution components/modules and integrations

Hands on knowledge in technology areas like Core Java, Java 8, Web services (SOAP and REST), Spring boot, Spring Frameworks, Spring Data JPA, REST/SOAP services, Spring cloud, Spring MVC, JSON & XML based processing. Strong command on Java/J2EE & OOPs concepts and current industry trends. Working knowledge of Java 8, 11 new features.

Working knowledge of cloud based server less application development on any of cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP. Candidate with experience in Cloud native application development experience will be preferred.

Working knowledge in any of the databases like Mongo DB/Oracle/MySQL/SQL Server.

Working knowledge in any of messaging platforms like Apache Kafka/Rabbit MQ/JMS/AWS SQS/Azure Event Hub/Service Bus.

Production implementation experience for large enterprise applications using Java/J2EE will be preferred.

Experience in implementing Web services Security using WS-Security, SAML, OAUTH2, Kerberos and integrating with Identity providers, LDAP and ADFS. Experience working with credential vaults will be add-on.

Strong knowledge on design and integration patterns especially in applications involving Portals/SSO, legacy applications, B2B Applications, external partners using enterprise service bus.

Well versed with ensuring coding standards, DevOps CICD implementations, version management, branching strategy, security principles.

Ensure code quality and standards are followed. Experience in test automation is plus.

Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

Your Responsibilities:

• Own the backend stack – Python based, that powers our product

• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Backend Developers(Node.js), Front-end developers, DevOps to design and implement new features
• Build and maintain several Backend Jobs and REST’ful Services which will be used internally in a Macroservices/Distributed services environment.
• Deploy and monitor the Jobs and endpoints ensuring availability and scalability(ability to handle 100X data processing load)
• Work on full project lifecycle starting from requirements gathering/understanding the problem to deploying and maintaining the project.

Skills that you bring Along:

• A minimum 8+ years of extensive work experience with Python and related frameworks – particularly Flask.
• Extensive experience in designing and scheduling backend Python jobs
• Hands on working in different file formats like Json, Parquet, csv etc. coming from Data Science side.
• Extensive experience with databases such as Postgres and Mongo.
• Extensive experience in Cloud Infrastructure (AWS based) – e.g. AWS API Gateway, Lambda Functions etc.
• Experience with cache like Redis and/or Memory cache
• Good experience in Microservices/Macroservices or Event driven Architectures
• Good experience with design patterns
• Experience in writing advanced SQL-queries, good knowledge of PL/SQL
• Good understanding of Software Design Principles and domain-driven design
• Good experience with Continuous Delivery and Containerization(Docker)
• Good experience in designing and maintaining REST’ful API endpoints
• Ideally maintaining infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
• Ideally experience in parallel data processing and building end-to-end Data Pipelines using tools such as Airflow/Prefect and Spark/Dask
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics in a simple manner

Role: Senior Software Engineer – Backend                                            Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon / Pune

About the Role

The successful backend engineer will work closely and collaboratively with cross functional teams during all phases of the software development lifecycle.

The incumbent should be competent to provide quick solutions to problems and taking a product or a product’s component through the entire life cycle, optimize the space / time complexity and improve on usability and reliability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from top notch colleges 
• 4 + years of software development engineering.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles (including MVC).
• Good hands on in AWS scalable environment.
• Experience with different RDBMS and No SQL databases like MySQL, mongo, etc.
• Experience in designing scalable micro-services required.
• Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithm design and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency in one language that emphasizes class abstractions (for e.g. Java) and have coded in it for at least 4 years.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work with clients with great efficiency.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly.
• Open minded, Team builder, Good communicator and ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Experience in dealing with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly

What are we looking for?

• 4 to 10 years of hands on design / development experience. 
• Tech / M.Tech Computer Science or equivalent field from a premier institutes. 
• Proficient in Java OR C/C++, data structures, algorithms and OO design / design patterns. 
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals. 
• Technical depth in OS, computer architecture and OS internals. 
• Ability to write scalable and maintainable code. 
• Self-starter and goal-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be able to work cooperatively within a strong diverse technical community to expedite development tasks.
• Experience in Machine Learning is a plus

 
What we offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits, in a diverse working environment with inspiring and hardworking colleagues
• A positive, get-things-done workplace.
• An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.
• Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale.
• A flexible working environment where you can drive your outcomes.

About us

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.com

Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.