Python Developer

We're Hiring: Senior Developer (AI & Machine Learning)** 🚀

🔧 **Tech Stack**: Python, Neo4j, FAISS, LangChain, React.js, AWS/GCP/Azure

🧠 **Role**: AI/ML development, backend architecture, cloud deployment

🌍 **Location**: Remote (India)

💼 **Experience**: 5-10 years

If you're passionate about making an impact in EdTech and want to help shape the future of learning with AI, we want to hear from you!

Kognitos is a cutting-edge automation platform that combines the power of Generative AI and Natural

Language Processing (NLP) to provide a conversational and intuitive experience for business users. As a

fully serverless, SaaS automation platform, Kognitos enables users to build, manage, and execute

automations in natural language, with the ability to process and understand domain-specific language.

Kognitos provides a detailed auditable view of its runs, allowing users to gain insights into why an action

happened or what might have gone wrong in case of an exceptional situation. Additionally, Kognitos's

conversational exception handling, powered by Generative AI, allows for quick and easy resolution of

unexpected system errors or business exceptions.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain the backend infrastructure for our applications using Python and AWS Serverless

technologies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and robust systems, including

microservices and cloud-based architectures.

- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the backend systems through monitoring and

optimization.

- Create and maintain database schema and queries to support the application features.

- Write unit and integration tests for the backend code and ensure code quality through code reviews.

- Continuously improve the software development process by incorporating best practices and modern

software development methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.

- Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and

ensure smooth operations.

- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the development of technical solutions and best

practices.

- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in software development and recommend

improvements to the technology stack to increase efficiency and scalability.

- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering high-quality software that

meets customer needs.

Required Experience/Skills:

- B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field or equivalent work experience

- 4-20 years of industry experience (or equivalent)

- Proficient in Python programming language

- Experience with modern software development practices and methodologies, including Agile, DevOps,

and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).

- Experience with large-scale distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.

- Strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, data structures, and database technologies.

- A natural problem solver, with the ability to identify problems and lead the development of a solution.

Job Type: Full-time

CTC Offering : 3.6L PA to 6L PA

Job Location: Remote for 6-9 months due to the pandemic, then Mumbai, Maharashtra

Required experience:

• Minimum 1.5 to 2 year of experience in Web & Backend Development using Python with experience in some form of Machine Learning ML Algorithms

Overview

We are looking for Python developers with a strong understanding of object orientation and experience in web and backend development. Experience with Analytical algorithms and mathematical calculations using libraries such as Numpy and Pandas are a must. Experience in some form of Machine Learning. We require candidates who have working experience using Django Framework

Key Skills required (Items in Bold are mandatory keywords) :

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

KRAs includes:

1. Understanding the scope of work

2. Understanding and adopting the current internal development workflow and processes

3. Understanding client requirements as communicated by the project manager

4. Arriving on timelines for projects, either independently or as a part of a team

5. Executing projects either independently or as a part of a team

6. Developing products and projects using Python

7. Writing code to collect and mathematically analyse large volumes of data.

8. Creating backend modules in Python by building or reutilizing existing modules in a manner so as to

provide optimal deliveries on time

9. Writing Scalable, maintainable code

10. Building secured REST APIs

11. Setting up batch task processing environments using Celery

12. Unit testing prepared modules

13. Bug fixing issues as reported by the QA team

14. Optimization and performance tuning of code

Bonus but not mandatory

1. Nodejs

2. Redis

3. PHP

4. CI/CD

5. AWS

Mentor To Go is an android and web based platform to help students improve their work readiness through self-learning sessions, personalised mentorship provided by mentor professionals from a range of careers, and work experience opportunities.

The technology platform implements  functionalities such as: screening surveys of mentors and mentees, training content for mentors, matching through an algorithm, and mentorship through the delivery of structured activities. 

The application technology architecture comprises of the following:

o   a Python Django web application with NGinx and Gunicorn

o   PostgreSQL database

o   A React Android and Web app

o   Rest APIs which interact between the Android app and the Django webserver

Our vision at Mentor To Go is to provide career mentorship to young people anywhere, anytime across the length and breadth of India.

We are looking for a backend software developer who is passionate about using web technologies to solve social problems and creating experiences that are elegant and effective. You will own the back end development of features of the Mentor To Go platform from conceptualisation through design and testing, working closely with other developers, the technical project manager, and the program operations team. You are user-centric, continuously demonstrate strategic & analytical abilities, and are laser focused on executing at speed. You must have the ability to succeed in a fast paced environment, where success is dependent on your ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members in a positive, productive, and transparent way.

Minimum requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably  CS  or related discipline  
• 3+ years experience working in Unix/Linux environments building web and mobile applications
• Proficiency in developing and deploying cloud based Python/Postgresql applications preferably using frameworks such as Django
• Experience with design and development of moderately complex software projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with version control software such as Git

Desired  requirements 

• 5+ years of overall relevant work experience
• Experience building apps using React/React-Native
• Basic understanding of AWS cloud
• Ability to participate in technical discussions and help make technical trade-offs

About Mentor Together

https://mentortogether.org/">Mentor Together is India’s first and largest youth mentoring  non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate empowering mentoring relationships and networks that help young people break the inequalities of opportunity and actualise their potential.

http://bit.ly/mentortogo">Mentor To Go is the world’s first mobile mentoring platform created by Mentor Together with the support of Cisco India, LinkedIn Social Impact, British Telecom and Sterlite Technologies.

• 3-5 Years of experience in Backend Development.
• Must have experience in Python (FLASK framework).
• Have a Deep understanding of how RESTful APIs work.
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns that can work at scale.
• Sound knowledge of NoSQL/SQL Databases (Mongo DB preferred).
• Strong experience with at-Cloud technology, preferably AWS or GCP, or Azure.
• Core experience in developing complex backend systems.
• Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passionate about application scalability, availability, reliability, and security.

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We want to ensure that our tech is successfully consumed by end users easily.

We are looking forward to work with you.

We would love to have you for the following reasons :

• Strong hold in python based backends such as Flask & Django
• Knowledge of backend principles, patterns, and best practices
• Aware of the open-source ecosystem and the libraries available.
• Proficient understanding of Git
• Must have written Unit, Integration and UI Test Cases
• Understanding of Cloud hosting (AWS,Azure) principles and interface guidelines
• Experience in working with distrubuted data using REST APIs, JSON and other technologies
• Potential interns with experience in containers will hold an advantage.
• Experience in Kafka & ELK will be an advantage.
• Experience of 1-2 years.

Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for
critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Writing well designed, testable, efficient code
• Test cases should be upto the mark
• Performance tuning knowledge is a must. Experience is an added advantage.
• In Backend – fundamentals of all languages is a must• Good hands-on software development experience with proven working experience
in Python development
• Expert in Python, with knowledge of at least one Python web framework (such
as Django, Flask)
• Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process
architecture
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and
CSS3
• Understanding of memory model/GC from performance point of view.