Python developer

3 years Minimum Experience Required (Vacancies 5)

Location:- Chandigarh IT Park (WFO)

Shift Timings:- UK Shift

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable Python applications.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Implement server-side logic, database integration, and system architecture.
• Choose and work with one of the following frameworks: Flask, Django, or Fast API.
• Utilize databases such as SQL, Post SQL, or MongoDB to support application development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Linux or Ubuntu server environments.
• Knowledge of containerization tools, particularly Docker, for deployment and scalability.
• Implement and optimize caching strategies using Redis or Celery (a plus).
• Participate in the planning and implementation of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Python Developer with 3-5 years of hands-on development.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following frameworks: Flask, Django, or Fast API.
• Strong expertise in databases such as SQL, Post SQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Linux or Ubuntu server environments.
• Proficiency in containerization tools, particularly Docker.
• Experience with Redis cache or Celery is a strong plus.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

About Us

In a world of deepfakes and AI, we show you what’s real. Virtualness is an authentication, verification and engagement platform for credentials, awards, events, and products. Founded in 2022 by industry leaders Kirthiga Reddy (ex-Meta, ex-SoftBank) and Saurabh Doshi (ex-Meta,

ex-Viacom), Virtualness provides an end-to-end solution for designing authenticated certificates, trophies and badges using generative AI, minting them on blockchain, adding video messages or other rewards, and securely distributing to recipients globally - in less than a minute. No prior knowledge of blockchain is required.

Virtualness is trusted by leading brands and organizations across the globe. Whether powering the Asian Academy Awards with digital trophies, authenticating TiE50 Startup Winners, commemorating events at Stanford GSB, becoming the exclusive blockchain partner for Liga1

(the largest football league in Asia), or providing secure voting for eWOW Global Awards - Virtualness helps its partners protect their brand and resources, boost engagement, and ensure that the credentials and awards they issue are tamper-proof, authentic, permanent, shareable on LinkedIn, and easily verifiable by anyone worldwide. Virtualness is backed by blue chip investors including Blockchange Ventures, Polygon Ventures, F7 Ventures, Micron Ventures, Better Ventures, FalconX, Shorooq Partners, Impact Venture Capital, and Oceans Ventures, alongside angels like Carolyn Everson, Randi Zuckerberg, Harsh Jain, Stacy Brown-Philpot, and other influential thought leaders.

For more information, please visit about.virtualness.io.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining RESTful APIs, preferably using Django or similar web development frameworks. You will be responsible for independently managing complex modules and ensuring they integrate seamlessly with other parts of our system. Your expertise in data structures, database design, and problem-solving will be critical in developing scalable and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Django.
• Architect and implement scalable database solutions that support our growing data needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Independently manage complex modules, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance development processes and product features.
• Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Python development.
• Strong experience with Django or similar web development frameworks.
• Proficient in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and database design.
• Experience with AI tools and their application in software development.
• Proven problem-solving aptitude and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex modules with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ethereum-based smart contracts and Web3 interfaces.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Flexible work hours
• ESOPS
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Access to cutting-edge technologies
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

• Lead the development of the backend systems for our first product
• Build reliable, secure and performant backend systems
• Drive test coverage and continuous delivery automation within the team
• Mentor and provide feedback to teammates

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong computer science fundamentals
• Deep and wide knowledge of Python ecosystem
• Can write code that is readable, maintainable, secure and performant
• Know the importance of tests and how to approach writing different types of tests
• Good intuition for REST API design
• Deep understanding of relational databases, transactions, entity-relationship modeling
• Comfortable writing highly concurrent systems
• Experienced in using profilers, tuning garbage collection, optimizing SQL queries

Must have exp in Django. [ Mandatory]

• The ability to problem-solve and critically think.
• High level of knowledge of Python and the Django framework.
• Familiarity with event driven programming as well as the MVC.
• Good understanding of SQL databases.
• Good understanding of REST APIs.

• Working knowledge of XML, JAVA, REST, SOAP etc
• Basic knowledge of SQL, including the ability to author ad-hoc database queries.
• Is comfortable writing code in Ruby, Python, JavaScript, and Java and enjoys learning new languages and technologies.
• Has experience integrating  APIs (major plus)
• Experienced integrating RESTful APIs into web applications (a plus)
• Is experienced with Github or the likes.
• Should have worked on Payment Gateway Applications.

• Has a technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics (MBA is an asset)
• Technical Product/Software certifications an asset
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar client-facing role
• Has previous experience in a traditional software engineering or Implementation role.
• Has strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Experienced with Salesforce is a plus
• Solution-driven, able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently, able to work alone or in a team, able to work with no supervision and under pressure
• Excels in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills on technical and business-related subjects
• Experience working with payment gateways a major plus including ecommerce and Retail Experience with continuous integration and test-driven development methodologies a plus
• Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills are essential
• Flexibility to travel as required to meet with clients
• Ability to comprehend and translate complex technical issues and apply to business solutions
• Demonstrate ability to articulate complex technical terms or processes into business language
• Ability to synthesize technical information and apply to business solutions
• Able to set priorities, influence others, and manage customer and partner expectations
• Demonstrated success in customer and partner relationship management
• You are motivated, think outside of the box, and understand the purpose of process and procedures

About the company
Currently we are hiring for a VC backed startup a fast growing fintech startup based in Bangalore.

It is a super app to digitize India’s 50M+ sales agents where they can get access to relevant products & services, receive training through interactive videos on “how to sell, what to sell and whom to sell”, and earn money. For businesses, we help them save a huge effort in managing and training these agents and help them increase their reach to every nook and corner of the country.

India is a trust deficit market which cannot be accessed through Internet Marketing on Facebook and Google as the majority of the customers need training, push, motivation and a primer on why and how to use a product.

To solve this problem, traditional industries like BFSI, Telecom, Automobile, Real Estate etc. use 50M+ frontline sales executives to drive distribution. We believe that not just for these traditional industries but also for emerging companies in FinTech, EdTech etc these agents will play a pivotal role in accessing trust deficit customers.

They have grown to a  100,000+ agent network across India (growing 50% MoM) & are funded by tier1 VC’s and angels in India.

Summary of Role

As a lead of the consumer products software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of the software applications.

Responsibilities:

• Overlook development of all consumer products in JAVA
• Lead a team of 4-5 developers
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
• Focus on code maintainability and performance of application
• Provide technical advice and assists in solving programming problems
• Continuously create new and interactive features that would help to improve user experience and user engagement.
• Assist with troubleshooting of issues as needed
• Lead the design and architecture of software solutions
• Assist in developing and maintaining continuous integration pipelines

Required Skills for this Role:

• JAVA
• Spring/Spring Boot
• Hibernate
• Linux
• REST
• Kafka
• Mysql
• AWS
• ELK Stack (Elasticsearch)
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Team Leadership experience of at least 3 year

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Java based technologies
• Experience in designing databases and system architecture
• Experience in building products from scratch at well funded start-ups
• Team Lead/Team Manager experience of at least 3 years