Python Backend Developer (Python +AWS)

We are seeking a Sr. Backend Engineer to play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems. This role is perfect for someone passionate about building high-performance applications and excited about working with cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Nest.js.
• Design and optimize databases with PostgreSQL to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, and other team members to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Integrate third-party APIs and build scalable microservices.
• Handled Database migrations to ensure data consistency
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with backend systems in a timely manner.
• Implement security best practices to protect user data and ensure compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide code reviews to ensure high-quality software development.
• Contribute to architecture and infrastructure discussions, helping shape the future of the platform.
• Stay updated on the latest backend technologies, frameworks, and trends.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in backend development.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Nest.js.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and database design principles.
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API development.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Database Migration.
• Additional Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of performance testing and optimization strategies.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and working in a collaborative team environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with other backend technologies like Python, Ruby, or Go.
• Familiarity with machine learning, AI models, or chatbot development.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• Flexible work environment with remote options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities through mentorship and learning.

Location: Mumbai, India (Remote/Hybrid options available)

About Us:

Brandlabs is a leading tech innovation company specializing in AI-powered apps, intelligent chatbots, responsive web applications, and automation solutions. We are at the forefront of building robust and scalable systems with innovative UI/UX. As we expand our solutions, we are inviting a Sr. Backend Engineer with expertise in Node.js, Nest.js, AWS, PostgreSQL & knowledge of DevOps to join our dynamic team.

At nFerence Labs, the "Google of Biomedicine", we are building the world's first massive-scale platform for pharmaco-biomedical computing. Our platform is premised on using AI/Deep Learning (on clinical text, medical images, and other signals) and massive high-performance computing to help pharma companies perform faster and more efficient drug discovery, and also help early diagnosis of several key diseases.

We collaborate heavily with premier medical institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and build systems to get deep medical insights from patient information including patient notes and lab information, medical images, ECGs, etc. We are a well-funded company and are looking to grow on all fronts.

We are hiring an experienced backend staff engineer for our Pramana team. Our Digital Pathology-as-a-service venture, Pramana is an in-line quality assurance software suite which for the first time in the industry, provides confidence to the labs for the accuracy and applicability of their digital assets while supporting industry-standard image formats.

Pramana’s whole slide imaging system is built upon the strong hardware expertise of former Spectral Insights (that nference acquired in 2020) and the strong software expertise of nference. Modular systems with Robotic automation have allowed Pramana to reduce the reliance on several technical staff. This will significantly reduce the total costs of ownership and is a more transparent model for Pramana’s clients.

Must have

• 5+ years experience with solid backend/engineering experience in C++/ Python
• Knowledge of data structures and an eye for architecture.
• Solid CS fundamentals, fluent in multi-threaded and asynchronous programming, and a strong inclination for architecting at scale.
• Excellent technical design, problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
• Rapid prototyping worked on distributed systems at scale.
• Basic knowledge of SQL as well as NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in Golang/ Python, design, and concurrency patterns.

Good to have

• Proficient in writing unit tests and profiling and benchmarking golang applications
• Experience in maintaining protobuf contract
• Experience in working with GRPC and grace

Benefits:

• Be a part of the “Google of biomedicine” as recognized by the Washington Post
• Work with some of the brilliant minds of the world solving exciting real-world problems through Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, analytics and insights through triangulating unstructured and structured information from the biomedical literature as well as from large-scale molecular and real-world datasets.
• Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide, such as stock options, paid time off, healthcare insurance, gym/broadband reimbursement.

• At least 2-5 years of working experience in web services, preferably in Python
• Should have built and released APIs in production
• Experience working with RDBMS and NoSQL databases
• Designing thoughtful, extensible data models
• Knowledge of identifying, defining and building micro-services
• Working knowledge of GCS, AWS, Azure or any other cloud provider
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills - written and spoken