Python Engineer

Fynd is India’s largest omnichannel platform and multi-platform tech company with expertise in retail tech and products in AI, ML, big data ops, gaming+crypto, image editing and learning space. Founded in 2012 by 3 IIT Bombay alumni: Farooq Adam, Harsh Shah and Sreeraman MG. We are headquartered in Mumbai and have 1000+ brands under management, more than 10k stores and servicing 23k + pin codes.

What will you do at Fynd?

• Build scalable services to extend our platform
• Build bulletproof API integrations with third-party APIs for various use cases
• Evolve our Infrastructure and add a few more nines to our overall availability
• Have full autonomy and own your code, and decide on the technologies and tools to deliver as well operate large-scale applications on AWS
• Give back to the open-source community through contributions on code and blog posts
• This is a startup so everything can change as we experiment with more product improvements

Some specific Requirements:

• You know how to take ownership on things and get it done end to end
• You have prior experience developing and working on consumer-facing web/app products
• Hands-on experience in Python, know in depth on asyncio, generators and use case in event driven scenario
• Through knowledge of async programming using Callbacks, Promises, and Async/Await
• Someone from an Andriod development background would be preferred.
• Good Working knowledge of MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Operating Systems
• You've worked with AWS services in the past and have experience with EC2, ELB, AutoScaling, CloudFront, S3
• Experience with Frontend Stack would be added advantage (HTML, CSS)
• You might not have experience with all the tools that we use but you can learn those given the guidance and resources

What do we offer?

Growth

Growth knows no bounds, as we foster an environment that encourages creativity, embraces challenges, and cultivates a culture of continuous expansion. We are looking at new product lines, international markets and brilliant people to grow even further. We teach, groom and nurture our people to become leaders. You get to grow with a company that is growing exponentially.

Flex University

We help you upskill by organising in-house courses on important subjects

Learning Wallet: You can also do an external course to upskill and grow, we reimburse it for you.

Culture

Community and Team building activities

Host weekly, quarterly and annual events/parties.

Wellness

Mediclaim policy for you + parents + spouse + kids

Experienced therapist for better mental health, improve productivity & work-life balance 

We work 5 days from the office and we make sure people have everything they need:-

Free meals

Snacks, goodies & a lot of fun culture

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, test, and maintain efficient and scalable Golang-based applications and services to meet project requirements.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to design and implement software solutions.
3. Participate in code reviews to ensure the quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards of the developed codebase.
4. Debug and resolve issues reported by customers and internal stakeholders promptly and efficiently.
5. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability to deliver an excellent user experience.
6. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies related to Golang development and advocate for their adoption when appropriate.
7. Continuously improve the performance and reliability of existing systems through refactoring and optimizations.
8. Work in an Agile/Scrum development environment, actively participating in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven 2 years of experience as a Golang Developer with a solid understanding of Golang's idiomatic syntax and best practices.
3. Experience with building and deploying RESTful APIs using Golang frameworks like Gin, Echo, or Beego.
4. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
5. Familiarity with various databases, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
6. Experience working with version control systems, such as Git.
7. Understanding of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing and integration testing.
8. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
9. Knowledge of cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is advantageous.
10. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
11. Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.

Benefits:

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Join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence in the tech industry. If you have a strong background in Golang development and are eager to work in a collaborative environment that encourages growth and learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Develop and create websites, applications, and systems

·        Participate on the Development and Testing Phase of the Projects

·        Participate as a member of the Scrum team

·        Maintain and enhance existing Projects

·        Deliver quality output on all Projects

·        Showcase your analytical and problem-solving ability.

·        Guide and Mentor other developers

·        Be updated on the latest technologies

Requirements:

·        More than 4-8 years’ experience in PHP

·        Must have minimum 4 years work experience in Laravel framework

·        Knowledge and experience in: MySQL, JQuery, Bootstrap, HTML,CSS

·        Knowledge on Coding Standards, Design Patterns, and Best Practices

·        Has actual experience and understanding on Agile Software Development

·        Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

·        Able to mentor, collaborate and guide other team members

·        Team Player, Proactive and Accountable

• Integration of client-side elements developed by a frontend developers with server side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Test and debug programs
• Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient knowledge of Python with a backend server framework like Flask or Django
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance from the Business statement & implement them accordingly
• Building API endpoints - Project structuring, build reusable components, etc
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into the application code
• Creating database schemas that represent and support the business use case
• Experience with building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets would be a value-add
• Experience with scripting for task automation and data analysis
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS would be a value-add
• Professional, precise communication skills

Qualification and Experience:

• B.E. / B. Tech. / MCA / PGDCA / M.Sc. (CS) /M.E. / M. Tech
• At least 2 years of experience in Backend Development
• Proficient knowledge of Python or any other back-end programming language
• Demonstrated experience with Object Oriented design and development
• Experience in working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases would be a value-add
• Knowledge of Microservices, Dockers, Kubernetes
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services

• Ownership of product/feature end-to-end for all phases from the development to the production.
• Ensuring the developed features are scalable and highly available with no quality concerns.
• Work closely with senior engineers for refining the design and implementation.
• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Assist directly and indirectly in the continual hiring and development of technical talent.
• Create and execute appropriate quality plans, project plans, test strategies and processes for development activities in concert with business and project management efforts.
• Contribute intellectual property through patents.

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of Software Development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms and CS fundamentals.
• Strong coding and problem solving skills.

• Experience working with service oriented architectures and web-based solutions.
• Experience in eCommerce and deep hands-on technical expertise
• Experience working on the AWS technologies.
• Experience with NoSQL and relational databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working on Agile processes (Scrum, Kanban).

Technical Skills Required:

Experience to work in a Global delivery environment Experience implementing Cloud and or Hybrid Cloud solutions Experience .

developing APIs against database technologies .

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Implementation of security and data protection

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript & OOPS
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it 
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors 
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Knowledge of AWS will be preferable