Python developer at urbanpiper · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 1 - 8 years · ₹8L - ₹20L / yr · Raised funding · Posted 24 Feb 2022

processing nearly 6 million transactions every month. By the end of this year, we will be growing this number to 10 million. The most defining aspects of our work related to — consistency, reliability,scalability and agility. We make use of a wide variety of technologies and process significantly large amounts of data on a daily basis.
We are looking for backend engineers who have an appetite to explore new technologies, while building applications that can scale well both in terms of execution speed and the size of data that is
processed.
You will:
• Work closely with the product management team to understand the scope of an application
• Expected to research for ideal technologies that can work ideally for given problem statements
• Have a good grasp of how to design and implement APIs in conformance to the protocols of REST and GraphQL.
• Need to have a good understanding of network principles related to latency, throughput,bandwidth, security — and how to monitor them.
• Take ownership of the correctness of your work both in terms of functional and usability aspects
• Apply the best practices of software development when it comes to SCM, managing issues and most importantly, documenting your work.
We are looking for someone who has:
• 1+ years of experience in building integration solutions with REST and GraphQL APIs,Databases, email, SMS, etc.
• Familiar with the concepts of distributed systems esp. Queues.
• A sound understanding of disparate persistence systems SQL and NoSQL storage systems.
• Worked with Python on a regular basis and is conversant with the dominant frameworks like
Django, Flask and those required to implement RESTful/GraphQL protocols.
• A strong understanding of data structures.
• The ability to communicate results clearly in a verbal and written manner
Nice to haves:
• Experience in a high growth technology company
• Conversant with the AWS platform and have a good understanding of working remotely on servers using SSH and CLI.
• Can install and operate infrastructure applications which can be used to monitor performance, alert and recover.

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We are seeking talented software developers who are passionate about coding and building & scaling
products. If you love taking on new challenges and have a problem solving mindset to solve problems through
code, you will be a perfect fit for our rockstar engineering team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
● Design and develop backend architectures to support robust, scalable, and secure web applications and
systems with a focus on backend development using Django.
● Design, implement and maintain high quality RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between
frontend, backend and other services.
● Design, implement, and maintain database schemas. Ensure the integrity, performance, and security of
data.
● Ensure the scalability and reliability of our backend infrastructure on AWS. Ensure reliable management of
infrastructure on cloud aiming for 0 downtime of systems.
● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
Develop and maintain documentation for our backend systems, APIs, and data models.
● Conduct high quality code reviews and provide feedback to other team members to ensure best practices
are adhered to.
● Take ownership of the development, testing, and deployment of web applications. Break down high-level
business problems into smaller chunks and build systems.
● Work closely with the frontend development team, product managers, and designers to plan new features
and optimize existing ones.
● Constantly aim to improve performance and optimize systems by identifying bottlenecks and resolving
them for increased efficiency.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies such as LLMs, and implement them as and when required
Skills and Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
● 4+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with a focus on backend development.
● Strong proficiency in Python and Django, including experience with Django Rest Framework.
● Experience working with SQL/PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, querying, and
optimization.
● Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda.
● Familiarity of integrations with third party services and open source frameworks
● Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
● Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
● Familiarity with LLM frameworks such as Langchain, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMa is a plus.
● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
● Architect and build end-to-end backend services and APIs.
● Integrate with external systems such as insurers, payment gateways, and other
partners.
● Ensure high observability, performance, and reliability across systems.
● Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code with a focus on scalability.
● Implement comprehensive test coverage and maintain code quality.
● Manage database design, migrations, scripting, and administration.
Experience & Skills
● 2-8 years of experience in backend development.
● Hands-on experience with low-level & high-level system design.
● Proven experience building scalable, secure backend systems (APIs, middleware, caching).
● Proficiency in Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, Redis,
Celery, and basic HTML/CSS.
● Experience developing RESTful APIs.
● Familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms is a plus.
● Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving ability, and leadership qualities.
We are looking for an exceptional Python Backend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users, developing server-side logic, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. The ideal candidate must have a rock-solid foundation in core computer science concepts, specifically Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), to design and implement highly scalable and optimised backend systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code.
- Develop robust, highly scalable, and low-latency backend architectures and APIs.
- Apply strong OOPS principles to build modular and maintainable software systems.
- Utilise advanced Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) to solve complex computational problems and optimise application performance.
- Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
- Implement security and data protection measures.
- Identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot bugs, and devise elegant solutions to mitigate these issues.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, front-end developers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality features.
Requirements:
- Core Python: Strong proficiency in Python programming with a deep understanding of its quirks, ecosystem, and best practices.
- OOPs Expertise: Excellent command over Object-Oriented Programming concepts (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction) and design patterns.
- DSA Proficiency: Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of Data Structures (Arrays, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables, etc. ) and Algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, etc. ).
- Frameworks: Hands-on experience with popular Python web frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
- Database Management: Solid understanding of relational databases (e. g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) libraries.
- API Development: Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
- Version Control: Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Clean Code: A strong commitment to writing clean, readable, and properly documented code.
Good to Have (Optional):
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e. g., MongoDB, Redis).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio).
Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js & TypeScript
Experience : 4+ Years
Employment Type : Contract – 3 Months
Location : Pune
Work Mode : On-site
Working Hours : 03:00 PM to 11:00 PM OR 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Time Zone : Minimum 4-hour overlap with Eastern Time (ET)
About the Role :
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and scale an AI-led digital platform. The role involves working closely with the Founder/CEO and technical team on architecture, product development, innovation, and end-to-end feature ownership.
Mandatory Skills :
Node.js, TypeScript, REST, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, SQL, Prisma / TypeORM / Sequelize, AWS (ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Airbyte / dbt / Airflow / AWS Glue, Data Warehousing, Event-Driven Architecture, Message Queues, CI/CD, Automated Testing, Backend Architecture, Scalability & Performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Build and optimize REST and GraphQL APIs.
- Work with PostgreSQL, SQL, and ORMs such as Prisma / TypeORM / Sequelize.
- Design data pipelines using Airbyte, dbt, Airflow, or AWS Glue.
- Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure including ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
- Implement CI/CD, automated testing, event-driven architectures, and message queues.
- Optimize API performance, scalability, reliability, and data warehouse solutions.
- Own features end-to-end from design to production.
- Participate in code reviews, on-call support, and production troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with Product, QA, and Engineering teams and mentor junior developers.
- Work closely with the Founder / CEO on technical solutioning and product innovation.
Requirements :
- 4+ years of hands-on Node.js & TypeScript backend development.
- Strong experience with AWS, PostgreSQL, SQL, APIs, and backend architecture.
- Hands-on experience with data pipelines and data warehousing.
- Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, event-driven systems, and message queues.
- Strong problem-solving skills and end-to-end ownership mindset.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Preferred :
- Terraform / CloudFormation and Infrastructure as Code.
- Docker / Kubernetes and strong DevOps exposure.
- AWS backup / disaster recovery experience.
- Exposure to GCP / Azure.
- Startup / early-stage product development experience.
Backend Developers
- Contract To Hire (Initial Engagement: 6 months)
Experience: 5+ years
Mandatory Skills:
● Node.js
● Python
● MongoDB
● PostgreSQL
● REST API design and development
● Backend architecture and service design
● Database design, indexing and query optimisation
● Performance tuning
● Authentication/authorisation
● Third-party integrations
● Asynchronous processing and background jobs
● Logging, monitoring and debugging
● Git and collaborative development
● Scalable, maintainable and testable backend services
● Architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging and production support
Good to have:
● Microservices
● Docker
● Cloud platforms
● Redis
● Message queues
● CI/CD
● Observability
0–2 years of software development experience (internships or projects acceptable).
● Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python or Golang).
● Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software fundamentals.
● Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and database concepts.
● Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
● Exposure to Git and version control workflows.
● Curiosity for emerging technologies, including AI-driven development, backend
technologies, distributed systems, and modern engineering practices.
Primary Skills:
Python / Golang, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux
Core Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python or Golang.
- Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and scalability.
- Implement automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
- Participate in design and architecture discussions to improve system efficiency.
- Contribute to improving development processes, coding standards, and best practices.
Experience and Expertise:
- 2–4 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.
- Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large language models (LLMs) is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
- Good communication and collaboration skills across teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team player.
- Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies and improve continuously.
Primary Skills:
Python / Golang, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux
Core Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Architect and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python or Golang, ensuring high performance, resilience, and extensibility.
- System Ownership: Take end-to-end ownership of critical modules, from design and development to deployment and support.
- Technical Leadership: Conduct design and code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior engineers to raise the team’s technical bar.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Performance & Reliability: Troubleshoot complex issues in production systems, identify root causes, and design sustainable long-term solutions.
- Innovation: Evaluate new technologies, contribute to proof-of-concepts, and recommend tools that can improve developer productivity.
- Process Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
- Knowledge Sharing: Document designs, create technical guides, and share insights with the broader engineering team.
Experience and Expertise:
- 4–7 years of backend development experience with Python or Golang.
- Strong expertise in designing, developing, and scaling microservices and distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching systems (Redis, Memcached), and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Linux development, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and related services.
- Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills for production-grade systems.
- Experience with AI-powered development tools is a strong plus; familiarity with concepts like 'agentic coding' for workflow automation or 'context engineering' for leveraging LLMs in system design is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Strong problem-solving ability, with experience handling complex technical challenges.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate trade-offs.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate independently while aligning with team goals.
- Passionate about engineering culture, quality, and developer productivity.
Python Software Engineer (3–5 Years Experience)
Location: [Pune]
Role Overview
We are seeking skilled Python engineers to join our core product team. You will work on backend services, API development, and system integrations, contributing to a codebase of over 250,000 Python lines and collaborating with frontend, DevOps, and native code teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services and APIs
· Optimize performance and reliability of large, distributed systems
· Collaborate with frontend (JS/HTML/CSS) and native (C/C++/C#) teams
· Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews
· Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions
Required Skills
· 3–5 years of professional Python development experience
· Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and modular code structure
· Experience with MongoDB (PyMongo), Mako, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming
· Familiarity with code quality tools (flake8, pylint) and test frameworks (pytest, unittest)
· Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
· Ability to read and refactor large, multi-module codebases
Nice to Have
· Experience with web frameworks (web.py, Flask, Django)
· Knowledge of C/C++ or C# for cross-platform integrations
· Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud deployment
· Exposure to security, encryption, or enterprise SaaS products
What We Offer
· Opportunity to work on a mission-critical, enterprise-scale product
· Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
· Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid)
· Competitive compensation and benefits

About the company
The company delivers the power of technology and intelligence to investors and companies and enables growth and value creation in the private unlisted markets. We make it easier for investors to know everything about a company, and a company to know everything about an investor. Our intelligence is used by more than 400+ customers across Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Bankers, and Corporates. Our intelligence covers the entire universe of Indian private companies and investors. We are gearing to power growth and transactions in private markets in India and around the world. We want our solutions to be reliable, timely and trustworthy to make investment and business decisions.
Founded in 2015 by IIT Madras Alumni Mr. Krishna Saraswati and Mr. Avinash Loganathan, as a fintech startup we have 3 products in the market. 1. PrivateCircle Research: Private Market Intelligence product. 2. PrivateCircle Connect: Intelligent Prospecting tool for Sales teams. 3. PrivateCircle Markets: Investment opportunities discovery platform.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior backend engineer with 4+ years of experience building large scale web applications. A highly skilled Python Developer with advanced coding abilities in Python.
Responsibilities:
- Design, Develop and maintain products using bleeding-edge technologies on Python
- Collaborating with the rest of the engineering team to design and deploy the code to test/production and implement new features.
- Debug, validate, review and test new and existing code.
- Act as a mentor to junior developers, providing guidance and support on technical issues.
- Write clean, efficient and well documented code
- As a Senior, you are required to regularly interact with their peers, managers and PMs (product/program managers).
Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of Python (4+ years) with strong OOPs fundamentals.
- Version Control using git.
- Experience with web frameworks and MVC/ MVT architecture.
- Experience with Django framework and its ORM.
- Experience with REST API's and microservices architecture.
- In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
- Knowledge of distributed systems is a plus.
- Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or any other container technologies is a plus.
- Experience with Celery or other asynchronous task queues.
- Experience using system monitoring tools, automated testing frameworks and implementing server-side security.
We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with ample opportunities for growth and advancement. If you're a highly motivated individual with a passion for coding and a desire to work with cutting-edge technologies, please apply today!








