
Python Developer
at A Unicorn, E-Commerce company based out of Gurgaon

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Total of 3-5 years of experience building cutting-edge products.
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Must have a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, concurrency, and fundamentals of computer science.
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Technically Hands-on, prior experience with scalable Architecture.
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Bring 3-5 years of software engineering and product delivery experience, with a strong background in algorithms.
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Excellent command over Data Structures and Algorithm Proficiency in implementation of algorithms and use of advanced data structures to solve problems in computing
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Exceptional coding skills in an Object-Oriented programming language (Python preferred with Django framework).
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Experience with web technologies Java/Python, Linux, Apache, MySQL, solr, memcache, redis.
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Experience in architecting & building real-time, large-scale e-commerce applications.
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Experience with high-performance websites catering to millions of daily traffic is a plus.
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Java/ Python, MySQL, Redis, ElasticSearch, Problem Solving, Scalability, Design Patterns, Distributed System
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Develop complex software products that include scale, algorithmic complexity, and a huge amount of data.
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Build cutting-edge scalable systems by writing simple and efficient code.
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Code, develop, design, and architect features related to the existing application. We expect you to own modules end to end and take pride in the work products you ship
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Contribute to all aspects of an agile software development lifecycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing, and operations.
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Design, implement, and maintain highly scalable, multi-tier, distributed server software applications
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Deliver across the entire app life cycle, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores, and support
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Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualize, build, test, and release products
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Take responsibility for performance and stability for all server functions
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Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

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Profile: Senior Java Developer
🔷 Experience: 5+ Years
🔷 Location: Remote
🔷 Shift: Day Shift
(Only immediate joiners & candidates who have completed notice period)
✨ What we want:
✅ AWS cloud services (MANDATORY)
✅ Docker containerization (MANDATORY)
✅ Spring/Spring Boot framework
✅ RESTful API development
✅ Microservices architecture
✅ Database experience (SQL/NoSQL)
✅ Git version control & CI/CD
✅ Kubernetes orchestration

Job Description:
• Experience in Python (Only Backend), Data structures, Oops, Algorithms, Django, NumPy etc.
• Notice/Joining of not more than 30 days.
• Only Premium Institute- Tier 1 and Tier 2.
• Hybrid Mode of working.
• Good understanding of writing Unit Tests using PYTest.
• Good understanding of parsing XML’s and handling files using Python.
• Good understanding with Databases/SQL, procedures and query tuning.
• Service Design Concepts, OO and Functional Development concepts.
• Agile Development Methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional approach Skills desired.

What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of backend development experience in scalable web applications.
- Strong expertise in Python, Django ORM, and RESTful API design.
- Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
- Comfortable working in a startup environment with multiple priorities.
- Understanding of cloud-native architectures and SaaS models.
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Who we are looking for
A candidate who can design, build and configure applications to meet business process and application requirements.
Key Role Requirements:
- Experience in Java-J2EE Development
- Hands-on experience in Struts (Core Java, JSP, Servlets, EJB) framework.
- Hands-on experience in Oracle SQL, Procedures
- Hands-on experience in Spring boot, Spring batch
- Should have worked on application servers like IBM WAS / Jboss / Web logic.
- Knowledge of basic Linux commands and BIRT reporting tool is an added advantage.
- Knowledge in SVN or any other version control is an added advantage.
- Knowledge in Build tool like ANT, Maven is an added advantage
- Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities.
About Us:
Avarna derived from Sanskrit means one with a fun loving nature but having no form, no color, or marks. We at Avarna Capital solve the most interesting questions in sports analytics. Diligence, productivity and transparency defines the work culture at Avarna. We are a team of
highly motivated and innovative people all working remotely so emphasis on communication, accessibility, and accountability are our key focus to build a strong culture at Avarna.
Resposibilities:
1. Integrate Kafka pipelines into the company's current infrastructure
2. Recommended appropriate solutions to enhance the current software stack
3. Utilizing the latest and most innovative technology in solving business problems
4. Take ownership of project delivery and the entire SDLC

Experience:
The candidate should have about 2+ years of experience with design and development in Java/Scala. Experience in algorithm, data-structure, database and distributed System is mandatory.
Required Skills:
Mandatory: -
- Core Java or Scala
- Experience in Big Data, Spark
- Extensive experience in developing spark job. Should possess good Oops knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.
- Should have the ability to analyze, design, develop and test complexity of spark job.
- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux.
- Hands on experience in Spark, creating RDD, applying operation - transformation-action
Good To have: -
- Python
- Spark streaming
- Py Spark
- Azure/AWS Cloud Knowledge of Data Storage and Compute side

Experience: 2 - 5 years
Talents from Product/eComm/Internet firms Only
Key Skills: Spring boot, RESTful web services, JSON, Servlet, JSP, MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, AWS Solr, Design Patterns, Java, Distributed systems, AWS
Looking for team members passionate about building platforms for next billion users and re-imagine the e-commerce for mobile-first users. You will be building solutions for personalization, logistics, search & discovery, payments, fraud prevention, and scalability that works and solve problems elegantly
Responsibilities:
• Develop server-side components, REST APIs
• Assume ownership for existing and new modules including design, development, and unit testing for enhancements of existing modules and development of new modules.
• Analyse problems logically and exercise sound judgment in defining, evaluating, and solving difficult technical and operational problems where solutions may be of a precedent-establishing nature.
• Lead the design and architectural improvements
• Participate and collaborate with team members in design discussions, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation, suggest enhancements to architecture, implement POCs, and enhance application.
• Reduce technical debt with quality coding
Requirements:
• A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals (based on a BS or MS in CS or related field) from IITs and Premier Engineering College.
• Excellent Object Orientation, coupled with excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
• Highly skilled at Java and related technologies, including Java Frameworks like Spring-boot or Drop wizard, RESTful web services, JSON, Servlet, JSP, MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, AWS Solr.
• Must have hands-on experience in building scalable and secure back end systems.
• Have hands-on experience with systems that are asynchronous, RESTful and demand concurrency
• Good to have knowledge of best software engineering practices for all stages of the software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, deployment.
• Experience level: 2-5 years of software development experience in Java with web architecture and scalable design

Locus is a global decision- making platform in the supply chain that uses deep learning and proprietary algorithms to provide route optimization, real-time tracking, insights and analytics, beat optimization, efficient warehouse management, vehicle allocation and utilization, intuitive 3D packing and measurement of packages. Locus automates human decisions required to transport a package or a person, between any two points on earth, delivering gains along efficiency, consistency, and transparency in operations.
Locus, which has achieved a peak of 1 million orders processed in a day (200,000 orders an hour) and is trained & tested on over 100 million+ order deliveries, works in 75 cities across the globe. Locus works with several large-scale market leaders like Urban Ladder, Tata Group of Companies, Droplet, Licious, Rollick, Lenskart, other global FMCG, pharma, e-commerce, 3PL and logistics conglomerates.
Locus is backed by some of the biggest names in the market and recently raised $22 MN in Series B funding and also $4 Mn in a pre-Series B round. Earlier, In 2016, Locus raised $2.75 Mn (INR 18.3 Cr) in a Series A funding.
Locus was started by Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg, two ex-Amazon engineers on a mission to democratize logistics intelligence for businesses across industries. Nishith was profiled by Forbes Asia in their ’30 Under 30’ 2018 list. Geet, on the other hand, holds a dual degree (BTech and MTech) in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. Our team constitutes of engineers from Indian Institute of Technology and Birla Institute of Technology & Science- Pilani, and Data Scientists with PhDs from Carnegie Mellon University and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Our multifaced product and business team is led by senior members from Barclays, Google & Goldman Sachs with immense operational execution experience.
Job Description
- Design & implement backend APIs at Locus.sh
- Mentor junior developers technically.
- Actively work to reduce tech debt in the Locus backend
- Work towards more stability & scalability of the backend
- Tech stack - Java, AWS, Aurora etc.
Eligibility
- 4-8 years of product company experience
- OOP implementation experience. Programming language does not matter, We use Java internally but have hired folks from non Java background.
- Hands on experience in SQL, Dynamo DB, Postgres etc preferred.
- Prior experience building REST APIs
- Advanced understanding of AWS stack
- Prior knowledge of solving problems at scale.
Perks:
- Healthy catered meals at office
- You decide your own Work From Home (WFH) and Out Of Office (OOO)
- Pet-friendly - bring your pets to the office any day. Locus family already has a Rottweiler and a Beagle


