
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.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Python Backend Developer with proven expertise in FastAPI to join our team as a full-time contractor for 12 months. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in backend development, a strong understanding of API design, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure solutions. Knowledge of front-end technologies is an added advantage. Immediate joiners are preferred. This role requires full-time commitment—please apply only if you are not engaged in other projects.
Job Type:
Full-Time Contractor (12 months)
Location:
Remote
Experience:
3+ years in backend development
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Implement and manage Prisma ORM for database operations.
- Build scalable APIs and integrate with SQL databases and third-party services.
- Deploy and manage backend services using Azure Function Apps and Microsoft Azure Cloud.
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to deliver high-quality web applications.
- Ensure application performance, security, and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in Python backend development with strong experience in FastAPI.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
- Proficiency in SQL databases and ORM tools (preferably Prisma)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud and Azure Function Apps.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
- Knowledge of cloud architecture best practices.
Added Advantage:
- Front-end development knowledge (React, Angular, or similar frameworks).
- Exposure to AWS/GCP cloud platforms.
- Experience with NoSQL databases.
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in backend development.
- Available for full-time engagement.
- Please excuse if you are currently engaged in other projects—we require dedicated availability.
- Deployment and production support.
- Strong knowledge of SQL database and experience in writing queries with and without ORM.
- Designing and creating RESTful APIs for internal and partner consumption
- Experience of code versioning tools, such as Git, Bitbucket, Github
- Designing scalable systems for high load.
- Defining and improving the development processes which includes implementation and Quality Assurance as well
- Architecting complex scalable systems with a keen eye towards performance, security and availability while also taking on a super hands-on role towards implementation
- Spearheading all inbound and outbound API integrations to build the most robust and scalable integration platform in the B2B Retail space.
- Working on interesting technical challenges in a product centric and open-source driven environment.
- Using open source as much as possible, and blogging about cool things that you learnt and built.
What you need to have:
- B.Tech /B.E.; Any Graduation
- Strong relational DB experience preferred
- Must be very much in touch with backend coding and want to do it everyday
- Our stack is primarily built around Node (Loopback), Mongo and ElasticSearch.
- Deep familiarity with Git and basic working knowledge of DevOps (Server and DB config, Docker, Kubernetes etc) is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of NodeJS, PHP, MongoDB and MySQL.
- The role requires a good knowledge of Algorithmic Design and Architecture, Data structures, OOPS Concepts, serverless architectures and complex problem solving skills.
- You will help set a very high bar on code quality.
- We have started the transition towards micro services, one of your core responsibilities is ensure micro services are used wherever it makes sense
Programming Languages: Perl, Python, java. Perl programming with strong OOPs knowledge.
- UI: HTML, JS
- System: Linux must have – good knowledge and shell scripting experience.
- Prior experience in infrastructure automation, monitoring will definitely help.
Description:
The person in this role:
- Will be involved in developing new monitoring scripts, enhancement & defect fixes on existing monitors
- Have to be on-call to support any incoming production/P1 internal issues which need urgent attention (team members are on call for a week and we have a weekly rotation policy within the team)
Preferred skills:
Perl
- Shell scripting
- Unix
- Jenkins
We are looking to hire a talented PHP developer to manage our back-end services and ensure a seamless interchange of data between the server and our users. As a PHP developer, you will be responsible for developing and coding all server-side logic. You will also be required to maintain the central database and respond to requests from front-end developers.
To ensure success as a PHP developer, you should have in-depth knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming, understanding of MVC designs, and working knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. Ultimately, a top-level PHP Developer can design and build efficient PHP modules while seamlessly integrating front-end technologies.
PHP Developer Responsibilities:
- Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
- Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
- Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
- Troubleshooting application and code issues.
- Integrating data storage solutions.
- Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
- Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
- Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
PHP Developer Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
- Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including Yii, Laravel, and CodeIgniter.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
- Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
- Previous experience creating scalable applications.
- Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
- Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Ability to project manage.
- Good problem-solving skills.
As a software engineer, you will be the part of a team that focuses on building software applications that scale well. You will play a significant role in shaping our software architecture that provides measurable customer value. You understand both technology and business to know the right trade-offs to make. You will be a technical mentor for your team members. You will work closely with your peers, managers, product, design, and operations teams to create solutions that meet business requirements. You will drive engineering and operational excellence across Scatter. You will collaborate with other engineers to surface common pain points, develop solutions and evangelize best practices.
Qualifications:
2-3 years of professional software engineering experience building customer-facing web and/or mobile applications Strong coding skills using Python, Django, is mandatory. Knowledge on Html, Css, React Js, Jquery, Bootstrap or equivalent programming language is added advantage Graduated from Tier 1 or Tier 2 engineering colleges Excellent knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Experience working in an agile environment Self-quick learner and passionate problem solver Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with an enthusiastic attitude to support and resolve customer problems Good oral and written communication skills Above all, an insatiable desire and ability to learn
Nice to have skills:
Experience with large-scale SaaS applications Experience building web and mobile applications Experience designing services on top of cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, etc Prior experience in building product from 0-1
Benefits
Ownership and autonomy to drive customer and culture initiatives Opportunity to get mentored and mentor junior engineers Remote work
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Good Knowledge of Core PHP, jQuery, Javascript, Ajax, MySQL.
- Ability to understand functional requirements.
- Excellent Analytical and Logical Skills are mandatory.
- Excellent communication, self motivator, team player, quick learner, ability to solve complex problems.
- Must be self confident to work in a Team and to handle the responsibilities individually as well.
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications :
- Proficiency in PHP, jQuery, Javascript, Ajax, MySQL.
- Knowledge of SuiteCRM / SugarCRM is an added advantage
- Excellent Communication skills,self-motivator,Good looking with good human behavior
Work Experience Required: 1 to 3 years
Qualification : B.Tech (CS), BCA, MCA, Any Graduate
We are looking for a Software Engineer who will develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based PHP applications for Shiprocket Platform.
Responsibilities:
- Build innovative, state-of-the-art applications and collaborate with the User Experience (UX) team.
- Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools
- Develop backend data services and contribute to increase existing APIs
- Ability to act individually in a complex and fast paced environment
- Closely work with the Product and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery
- Participate in solution designing with Tech leads and Systems Architects
- Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
- Coordinate with co-developers and keep project manager well informed of the status of development efforts
- Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of experience
- A confident, self-starter, team player with drive, enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage yourself and be a self-starter.
- Great people skills to closely work with other teams.
- Strong in establishing systems & processes
- Expertise in Laravel, MySQL and Git
- Thorough in Object oriented concepts
- Knowledge of restful Web services
- Understanding of web applications
- Working knowledge of one or more caching, queuing systems in desirable
- Familiarity with AngularJs or React is a big plus
- Excellent problem solving
- Can do attitude









