Python Developer

Job Summary:

Senior Java developer will be responsible for many duties throughout the development lifecycle of applications, from concept and design right through to testing. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• To support and maintain existing Java code base, debug the application 
• To analyse user and business requirements and design and implement appropriate solutions 
• To design and code programs following in-house standards and good design principles 
• To ensure that all programs are documented to the company standards 
• To create unit test plans and perform unit testing of the programs
• To provide advice and guidance to other members of the team

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms 
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns 
• Good knowledge of Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate) 
• Experience in the Spring Framework 
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC) 
• Experience in RESTFul webservices
• Experience with test-driven development 
• Exposure to portal/mobility development - Desired
• Exposure to any of middleware solutions like MQ, Oracle fusion middleware(WebLogic), WebSphere, Open Source

Key Responsibilities:

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS.
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture.
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible.
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability.
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required:

1. At least 3 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
2. Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database.
3. Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database.
4. Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
5. Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j.
6. Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
7. Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
8. Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks.
9. Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications.
10. Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools.
11. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
12. Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms.
13. Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences.
14. Experience building a large-scale social or location-based app.

Certa (getcerta.com) is a Silicon Valley-based tech product start-up that is automating the vendor, supplier, and other stakeholder onboarding processes (think background checks, agreements, and the works) for companies across industries and geographies. With multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 clients, at Certa's tech team, you will be working on stuff that is changing the way huge companies do business.

We recently raised Series A: https://www.businessinsider.com/certa-no-code-startup-raises-15-million-to-speed-procurement-2022-3" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.com/certa-no-code-startup-raises-15-million-to-speed-procurement-2022-3

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following:

• Ability to build modular features and implement systems/features based on requirements
• Own specific features/modules and handle their development from scratch
• Experience with Python
• Experience in building web applications and services using Django
• Experience in creating REST APIs using Django Rest Framework
• Proficiency in a relational database such as PostgreSQL
• Experience in handling asynchronous tasks using Celery
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Experience in building solutions using ElasticSearch is a big plus
• Exposure to a NoSQL database such as MongoDB is a plus
• Hands-on exposure to AWS is a plus
• Understanding of data security, encryption is a plus
• Critical thinking and objective reasoning based
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment
• Results-oriented, proactive and showing overall leadership quality

We are ideally looking for 2+ years of experience, in as much of the tech stack as possible. If you love startups or have experience working with startups, we would be match made in tech heaven.

Perks:

• Best-in-class compensation
• Performance-based ESOPs
• Fully-remote work
• Flexible schedules
• Engineering-first culture
• Continuous learning
• Massive opportunities for growth
• Paid vacation
• Yearly offsite
• Quarterly hacker house
• Workstation setup allowance
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Maternity leaves
• Latest Apple Workstation
• Rockstar team to work with (we mean it!)
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 JD / Skills Sets

1. Good knowledge on Python

2. Good knowledge on My-Sql, mongodb 

3. Design Pattern

4. OOPs

5. Automation

6. Web scraping

7. Redis queue

8. Basic idea of Finance Domain will be beneficial.

9. Git10. AWS (EC2, RDS, S3)

Following are the things that we are looking for in our NodeJS developer:

• Full SDLC knowledge, preferably in an agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong critical thinking & problem solving skills.
• Understanding of Unix / Linux based systems.
• Hands-on exposure to deeply linked relational databases – preferably in MySQL
• Ability to take a feature or product through the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to both collaborate well and also the ability to convey technical ideas and concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify the interaction needs and how the API. must be developed based on design comps, product specs, etc.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Address and prioritize production level bugs and application performance improvements.
• An adaptable attitude and understanding of the agile methodology.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and release new features.

About the Company:

Progcap is a Fintech and AI company that pioneers alternative credit scoring for small businesses using proprietary data from non-traditional sources. We aim to fuel credit to 100 million under-banked SMEs in the emerging markets worldwide with an initial focus on India.

Progcap is Sequoia-backed Series A startup, comprising of top tier talent from finance, technology, data science and operations. The Company is the recipient of the World Bank's "SME Product Innovation of the year", 2018 award, Madrid.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and provide first level supervision to project teams and ensures successful delivery of tasks assigned to the team along with sharing of project updates & related communication with stakeholders.
• Writing and ensuring reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Managing data across multiple databases and providing analysis to stakeholders.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Implementation of security and data protection (permission classes and middleware.)
• Implementation of user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, servers, and environments.

What you bring:

• Should have minimum 4 years of experience in development using Python and 1 year in leading Python based projects.
• Strong experience in Application lifecycle management – development, testing and deployment.
• Strong understanding and experience with code version control tools (git, svn, etc.)
• Expert in Python with working experience on Django, AWS, Lambda, RDS, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Integration of data storage solutions redis, postgresql, mysql (big query, big table, pubsub, appengine).
• Strong in data structures and algorithms
• Preferably candidates with Financial/lending Applications development experience with any Fintech Co.