Python Developer

Position: Software Development Engineer - 2

Location: Bangalore/Remote

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer - 2 with 4-6 years of experience who is passionate about writing clean, scalable code and enjoys solving complex backend challenges. As part of the engineering team, you’ll work on designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, primarily in Python, with exposure to other backend technologies like Node.js and Go. You'll contribute to our microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud-native solutions, ensuring security and performance at scale.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain scalable and efficient backend code in Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement APIs and microservices.
• Ensure code quality by writing and reviewing test cases, and conducting code reviews.
• Handle bug fixing and troubleshooting for backend systems as needed.
• Build and optimize backend systems to positively impact business outcomes.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions with a focus on performance and security.
• Monitor system health and continuously improve performance and reliability.
• Contribute to process and code improvements, focusing on best practices.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• 4-6 years of experience working with Python (preferably FastAPI or other frameworks).
• Strong understanding of OOP principles and best coding practices.
• Experience in designing and releasing production APIs.
• Proficiency in RDBMS and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Experience in cloud-native application development (SaaS).
• Knowledge of cloud services such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Strong focus on security in design and coding practices.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL DBs.
• Exposure to working in a cloud environment and familiarity with infrastructure management.
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with global teams.

About Us 

Scrut Automation is an information security and compliance monitoring platform, aimed at helping small and medium cloud-native enterprises develop and maintain a robust security posture, and comply with various infosec standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and the like with ease. With the help of the Scrut platform, customers reduce their manual effort for security and compliance tasks by 70%, and build real-time visibility of their security posture. 

Founded by IIT/ISB/McKinsey alumni, the founding team has over 15 years of combined Infosec experience. Scrut is built out of India for the world, with customers across India, APAC, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Scrut is backed by Lightspeed Ventures, MassMutual Ventures and Endiya Partners, along with prominent angels from the global SaaS community.

Why should this job excite you?

• Flat-hierarchy, performance-driven culture 
• Rapid growth and learning opportunities
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage 
• A high-performing action-oriented team 
• Competitive package, benefits and employee-friendly work culture

Note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Responsibilities :

• Involved in detailing and implementing user stories. 
• Understand the technical specifications and design the solutions. 
• Validate and implement the integration components of the third-party applications. 
• Build scalable and fault-tolerant software solutions adhering to the organization's secured coding standards. 
• Strive for 100% unit test code coverage. 
• Do code quality checks and code reviews regularly to ensure safe and efficient code. 
• Verify and deploy software solutions for development needs. 
• Work closely with the team to deliver the sprint objectives. 
• Continuously look to improve the organization's standards. 

Requirement

• A Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Engineering or Information Technology. 
• 4-7 years of software development experience with 2+ years of experience with Python programming language. 
• A thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures. 
• An in-depth understanding of the Internet, Cloud Computing & Services, and REST APIs. 
• Must have experience with any one of the Python frameworks like Flask / FastAPI / Django REST. 
• Must know GIT and Python virtual environment. 
• Should have experience with Python requests module. 
• Must know how to use third-party libraries in Python. 
• Knowledge of Python module/library creation will be added advantageous. 
• Familiarity with SIEM tools like the Qradar app / Splunk app and Splunk add-on will be an advantage. 
• Experience working with Linux/Unix and shell scripts. 
• Experience working with Linux/Unix and shell scripts 
• A meticulous and organized approach to work. 
• A logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem-solving. 
• A thorough, detail-oriented work style.

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and improvement of both our customer-centric SaaS platform and internal systems. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our application, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.

As a Backend Developer with expertise in Java, and PostgreSQL, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our SaaS and internal platforms, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and performance. Join our team and be a part of building cutting-edge software solutions that empower our customers and drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design and develop server-side logic, APIs, and database schema to support the functionality and performance requirements of our SaaS platform.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code using any relevant programming language preferably Java with SpringBoot.
• Optimize the backend systems for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of the application.
• Implement data storage solutions using PostgreSQL or other relational databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the backend code.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in backend development and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a focus on server-side development.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Familiarity with SaaS concepts and architecture.
• Experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

Job Description:

Good knowledge of python & Java. The order of need should be

1. Builds (TeamCity/Jenkins, Urban Code Deploy, ANT/Maven)
2. Python scripting
3. JAVA
4. Linux/Unix

And candidate should possess knowledge on the below :

• JIRA or other
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban, etc.)
• Bit bucket/GIT/SVN/Artifactory
• Linux/Unix
• Jenkins/Team City – ANT/Maven
• Usage & setup of IDE’s

Please find below the required skill set

Skillsets:

• Strong Experience in Ruby on Rails
• Solid understanding of Ruby principles and core concepts.
• Good understanding of Object Oriented Concepts and principles.
• Understanding of RESTful/ SOAP APIs.
• Good understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, ReactJS and Bootstrap framework.
• Knowledge/ Experience in SQL and PL/SQL programming.
• Excellent communication Skill.

Job Location- Lucknow
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Responsibilities

• Perform a mix of maintenance, enhancements, and new development as required
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• Document features, technical specifications & infrastructure Responsibilities
• Work cross-functionally to convert business needs into technical specifications

Qualifications

• 1+ years' of experience in web development and software designing & Laravel Framewrok.
• Expertise in front-end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), PHP frameworks, and MySQL databases