Python Backend Developer

Inflection.io is a venture-backed B2B marketing automation company, enabling to communicate with their customers and prospects from one platform. We're used by leading SaaS companies like Sauce Labs, Sigma Computing, BILL, Mural, and Elastic, many of which pay more than $100K/yr (1 crore rupee).

And,... it’s working! We have world-class stats: our largest deal is over 3 crore, we have a 5 star rating on G2, over 100% NRR, and constantly break sales and customer records. We’ve raised $14M in total since 2021 with $7.6M of fresh funding in 2024, giving us many years of runway.

However, we’re still in startup mode with approximately 30 employees and looking for the next SDE3 to help propel Inflection forward. Do you want to join a fast growing startup that is aiming to build a very large company?

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to define and implement innovative solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code, ensuring high performance and scalability of the software.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing system performance and reliability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for adoption in our projects.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Golang or C#
• Strong understanding of database systems, both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Hands-on experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Amazon SQS.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, high-performance systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We are looking to expand our existing Python team across our offices in Surat.

The requirements are as follows:

1) Familiar with the the Django REST API Framework.

2) Experience with the FAST API framework will be a plus

3) Strong grasp of basic python programming concepts ( We do ask a lot of questions on this on our interviews :) )

4) Experience with databases like MongoDB , Postgres , Elasticsearch , REDIS will be a plus

5) Experience with any ML library will be a plus.

6) Familiarity with using git , writing unit test cases for all code written and CI/CD concepts will be a plus as well.

7) Familiar with basic code patterns like MVC.

8) Grasp on basic data structures.

Job Title: Golang Developer

Location: Kolkata

Job Type: Full-time

Working Days: 5 Days (Rotational off)

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer with experience in Golang, Node.js, WebSocket

communication, and API development. In this role, you will work closely with our development

team to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and real-time

applications.

Key Responsibilities:

 Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Golang code.

 Develop scalable APIs and microservices.

 Integrate and build real-time communication using WebSocket protocols.

 Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members to establish objectives

and design more functional, cohesive systems.

 Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

 Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and security.

 Participate in code reviews, contribute to team knowledge, and continuously improve

development processes.

 Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

 Occasionally work with Node.js services and modules when needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

 Min 3+ years of experience in backend development with Golang.

 Solid understanding of Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.

 Hands-on experience with WebSocket integration and real-time applications.

 Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, API design principles, and API documentation. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

 Good understanding of concurrent programming and microservices architecture.

 Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.

 Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

 Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

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As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate with engineers and product managers on the development and maintenance of Quantum’s DXi-Series of disk-based backup appliance software. Quantum’s DXi series protects our customers data on premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment.

You Are A Part Of:

DXi is a uniquely powerful solution within the Quantum portfolio, allowing customers to meet and exceed their backup needs with one of the fastest products on the market. You’ll work on a product that allows customers to reduce costs, maximize production, scale with ease, and positively impact the environment by reducing power and cooling requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Write code primarily for Linux systems, with programming languages including Python, C, C++, and Perl.

• Design and build differentiating feature sets that continue to expand product capabilities, both on premises and in the cloud.

• Work with development, test, service, and support engineers to develop tactical solutions for customer issues.

• May design and develop automated test suites.

• May maintain lab equipment.

Required Skills and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study required.

• 5-10 years related industry experience required.

• 5+ years software development in C or C++ is required.

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a Linux environment is required.

• Experience in writing scripts: Perl, shell, bash, and/or other scripting tools is required.

• Experience with debugging tools such as GDB is required.

• Experience with source control and shared build environments is required.

As an SSE, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems

that power our platform. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Python Django and a

strong understanding of databases, caching, and distributed systems.

● Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems using

Python Django.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate

them into technical solutions.

● Optimize application performance and scalability by implementing caching strategies, load

balancing, and distributed computing techniques.

● Ensure data integrity and security by implementing best practices for data storage, retrieval,

and access control.

● Develop and maintain integrations with external APIs and services to support seamless

interactions with third-party systems.

● Identify and address performance bottlenecks and other system issues to improve overall

system efficiency.

● Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry-standard coding practices.

● Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure code quality and

adherence to best practices.

● Mentor junior team members and assist in their professional growth.