Python Developer

1) Be open to learn new frameworks like Hapi.JS , Typescript , Nest.JS

2) Strong DB concepts , and hands on knowledge on MongoDB , REDIS

3) Experience working with micro-services will be a plus

4) Experience working with JWT and IAM systems will be a plus

5) Experience working with Postman , Swagger will be a plus

6) TDD knowledge is an advantage and also working with Unit Test code and familiar with test code coverage concepts.

7) Strong operating system knowledge is a plus with knowledge of how to manage threads.

8) Working experience with RabbitMQ , Kafka will be a plus

9) Strong knowledge of JS internals is a must.

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About us

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview

As an SDE 2 Back-end Engineer at Astra, you will play a crucial role in the development of a new vulnerability scanner from scratch. You will be architecting & engineering a scalable technical solution from the ground-up.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in vulnerability scanning. The role requires deep collaboration with the founders, product, engineering & security teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• You will be joining our Vulnerability Scanner team which builds a security engine to identify vulnerabilities in technical infrastructure.
• You will be the technical product owner of the scanner, which would involve managing a lean team of backend engineers to ensure smooth implementation of the technical product roadmap.
• Research about security vulnerabilities, CVEs, and zero-days affecting cloud/web/API infrastructure.
• Work in an agile environment of engineers to architect, design, develop and build our microservice infrastructure.
• You will research, design, code, troubleshoot and support (on-call). What you create is also what you own.
• Writing secure, high quality, modular, testable & well documented code for features outlined in every sprint.
• Design and implement APIs in support of other services with a highly scalable, flexible, and secure backend using GoLang
• Hands-on experience with creating production-ready code & optimizing it by identifying and correcting bottlenecks.
• Driving strict code review standards among the team.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Working with product managers to ensure product delivery status is transparent & the end product always looks like how it was imagined
• Work closely with Security & Product teams in writing vulnerability detection rules, APIs etc.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Strong 2-4 years relevant development experience in GoLang
• Experience in building a technical product from idea to production.
• Design and build highly scalable and maintainable systems in Golang
• Expertise in Goroutines and Channels to write efficient code utilizing multi-core CPU optimally
• Must have hands-on experience with managing AWS/Google Cloud infrastructure
• Hands on experience in creating low latency high throughput REST APIs
• Write test suites and maintain code coverage above 80%
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka
• Good to have experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems.
• Understanding of cloud/web security concepts would be an added advantage

What We Offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company
• Fully remote & agile working environment
• A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, improve and influence product design decisions
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business
• Opportunity to engage and collaborate with developers globally
• Experience with security side of things
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (last one was Chikmangaluru)
• Open and supportive culture 

We are looking for an experienced Senior API Developer with expertise in Python to join our talented development team. The candidate should have over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and developing APIs, with a strong emphasis on performance and scalability. Proficiency with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications is required. This role is pivotal to our mission of delivering top-tier solutions that power our core business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality APIs using Python frameworks such as Django Rest Framework or FastAPI.
• Documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI: Employ Swagger/OpenAPI tools to produce clear and thorough API documentation.
• Integration: Implement and manage integrations between APIs and various internal and external services.
• Optimize Performance: Monitor and enhance the performance of APIs to ensure fast response times and low latency.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver optimal solutions.
• Code Quality: Uphold best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment. Participate in peer code reviews.
• Debugging and Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed about emerging technologies and methodologies in Python and API development.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 8 years of professional experience in API development with a focus on Python.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• Strong experience with API design, development, and RESTful services.
• Expertise with Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.
• Familiarity with Python frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with ORMs such as SQLAlchemy or Django ORM.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Reflective of your experience and the value you bring.
• Growth Opportunities: Support for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote work options and flexible hours to promote work-life balance.

Job Description:

Proven experience as a Java Developer with a strong understanding of Java and its ecosystems.

Proficient in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).

Experience with web application development using technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).

Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.

Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Experience with microservices architecture.

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Candidate should also have some App development experience in cloud infra. Like familiarity with Docker, Helm Charts, Kubernetes or AWS/Azure k8s infra.

Candidate should have some App development experience in at least one No-SQL Database also (like MongoDB or Cassandra or Redis) apart from RDBMS.

As a PHP Backend Developer, your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain the server-side logic of web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability. You will work closely with the front-end development team, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient web solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using PHP frameworks (such as Yii, Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter) and other related technologies.
• Write clean, well-structured, and reusable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Design and implement secure and efficient APIs for data exchange with the front end and external services.
• Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, improving code efficiency, and implementing caching mechanisms.
• Ensure data integrity and implement proper validation and error-handling techniques.
• Collaborate with database administrators to design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in PHP development and related technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and improve team collaboration.
• Collaborate with the project management team to estimate project timelines and deliver work within specified deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, provide technical support and perform maintenance tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a PHP Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and its frameworks (Yii, Laravel, Symfony, etc.) with a good understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and their integration with backend systems.
• Familiarity with database systems, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, and proficiency in writing efficient database queries.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git for code collaboration and deployment.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration of third-party APIs.
• Experience in optimizing application performance and implementing caching techniques.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices for web application development.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Expert in Python, with knowledge of Python web framework Django
• Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
• Strong experience on Linux
• Solid database skills in a relational database (i. e. PostgresSQL)
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (git)
• Experience on RESTful APIs
• Experience deploying on AWS is desirable
• Experience on Automation Builds using Jenkins and other popular frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, influence and communication skills
• Experience in designing scalable micro-services is desirable

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Proven working experience in backend app development and experience with Node JS.  
• Build advanced ecommerce backend applications for the multiple client platforms (both React and Android).  
• Understanding of design principles and good architecture patterns.  
• Proper Data Structures and Algorithm knowledge is a must.  

• Graph QL and Apollo Server knowledge.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Work with outside data sources and APIs like the one of Unicommerce.  
• Create Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.  
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.  
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.  

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code.  
• Have a good understanding of CI/CD tools (any).  
• Robust knowledge of popular databases like MongoDB, Elastic Search, DynamoDB, Redis etc;  
• Knowledge about AWS Services like EC2, Lambda, Kinesis, Redshift, S3 is super plus. 
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CANDIDATES MUST HAVE  

• Node JS. 
• Data Structures and Algorithm  
• HTML5 and CSS3 
• Graph QL and Apollo Server  
• MongoDB, Elastic Search, DynamoDB, Redis 

• AWS Services like EC2, Lambda, Kinesis, Redshift, S3  

REQUIREMENTS  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.  
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.  
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.  

• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.  
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.  
• Great organisational and time management skills.  
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours