Python/Backend Developer

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Java Spring Boot Developer with 3-4 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in developing scalable applications using Java Spring Boot framework, and proficiency in integrating various technologies including AWS services, Kafka messaging, Elasticsearch for indexing and search capabilities, and multiple databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs is essential for this role. Additionally, the candidate should have hands-on experience in developing microservices architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy Java Spring Boot applications.
• Integrate applications with AWS services for storage, computation, and messaging.
• Implement Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
• Utilize Elasticsearch for indexing and querying large datasets.
• Work with various databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless interaction between systems.
• Create robust test cases and test plans for REST APIs to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Design and implement microservices architectures to support scalable and resilient applications.
• Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in Java development with strong proficiency in Spring Boot framework.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS).
• Proficiency in Kafka for building scalable and resilient real-time data pipelines.
• Experience with Elasticsearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create comprehensive test cases and test plans for REST APIs.

1. Proficiency in Python 3.x based web and backend development

2. Solid understanding of Python concepts

3. Experience with some form of Machine Learning (ML)

4. Experience in using libraries such as Numpy and Pandas

5. Some form of experience with NLP and Deep Learning using any of Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit-learn or similar

6. Hands on experience with RDBMS such as Postgres or MySQL

7. Experience building REST APIs using DRF or Flask

8. Comfort with Git repositories, branching and deployment using Git

9. Working experience with Docker

10. Basic working knowledge of ReactJs

11. Experience in deploying Django applications to AWS,Digital Ocean or Heroku

This is a fully remote opportunity

About Us:

We at Ascendeum provide Data and AdTech strategy consultation to businesses worldwide. We started our journey with private funding and has been operating profitably since 2015. We are a lean team of 50+ highly productive and smart people spread across various parts of India who have been consistently delivering intelligent solutions that enable enterprise-level websites and apps to maximize their digital advertising returns.

Job Details:

We are looking for an analytical, results-driven Back-end Engineer who holds a passion to troubleshoot and improve current back-end applications and processes. The Back- end Developer will use his or her understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze current codes and industry developments, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team
• members.
• Taking lead on projects, as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
• Solid experience specializing in developing and managing back-end systems for enterprise-grade applications.
• Strong command on Python and databases such as MySQL.
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming
• techniques and tools.
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.

Job Summary

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Should be able to manage the whole project solely or in a team.
• To develop and deploy new features, modules and write bug free code for the web-based applications.
• To optimize pre-written PHP Code and MySQL queries bringing efficiency to the overall project.
• Test, debug, clean the code and review the code written by other team members.Required Candidate profile:

• Must have good working knowledge of MVC Structure like Codeigniter and Laravel
• Must have good knowledge of technologies like AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML / CSS
• Must have good understanding of MySQL / MySQLi, Should be able to write MySQL queries, joins, optimization etc.
• Must be comfortable working with WAMP/LAMP Environment.
• Must have experience with GIT / GITHUB.

Optional skills:

• Clarity on OOPs Concepts.
• Create, implement and maintainence of Web Services using both REST and SOAP API.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Should be able to manage the whole project solely or in a team.
• To develop and deploy new features, modules and write bug free code for the web-based applications.
• To optimize pre-written PHP Code and MySQL queries bringing efficiency to the overall project.
• Test, debug, clean the code and review the code written by other team members

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Must have good working knowledge of MVC Structure like Codeigniter and Laravel
• Must have good knowledge of technologies like AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML / CSS
• Must have good understanding of MySQL / MySQLi, Should be able to write MySQL queries, joins, optimization etc.
• Must be comfortable working with WAMP/LAMP Environment.
• Must have experience with GIT / GITHUB.