
SSE - Serach Specialist - Looking for Immediate joiners or 15days NP
at Seed funded product start-up
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate Search Specialist Backend Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on improving and optimizing our search capabilities to enhance user experience, scalability, and relevancy.
Location - Bangalore
Designation - Senior Software engineer - Search Specialist
Responsibilities:
● Design, develop, and maintain the search application, ensuring performance, and scalability.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement search features and improvements.
● Ensure search results are relevant by employing techniques like ranking, personalization, and recommendation.
● Work on complex problems related to search algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems.
● Implement logging, metrics, and monitoring for search services.
● Optimize search by tuning the underlying algorithms, experimenting with new techniques, and leveraging tools like Elasticsearch, Solr, etc.
● Maintain and improve existing search functionalities while ensuring backward compatibility.
● Stay updated with the latest advancements in search technology and industry best practices.
Basic Qualifications:
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
● Experience with search engines like Elasticsearch, Solr, or similar technologies.
● Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems.
● Proficiency in Python and Django.
● Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend services.
● Preferred Qualifications:
● Experience with natural language processing (NLP) or machine learning as applied to search.
● Knowledge of various search relevance techniques and ranking algorithms.
● Experience in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure). ● Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
● Strong analytical and debugging skills. Personal Attributes:
● Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
● A keen interest in improving user experience through search.
● Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

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Job Summary :
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Backend Developer (Node.js or Python/Django) to join our in-house engineering team.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and maintain robust backend systems using Node.js or Python/Django.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs including third-party Authentication APIs (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
- Work with data stores like Redis and Elasticsearch to support caching and search features.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver complete solutions.
- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance optimization.
- Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
Required Skills :
- 2 to 5 Years of hands-on experience in backend development.
- Proficiency in Node.js and/or Python (Django framework).
- Solid understanding and experience with Authentication APIs.
- Experience with Redis and Elasticsearch for caching and full-text search.
- Strong knowledge of REST API design and best practices.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Must have completed at least 2 end-to-end backend projects.
Nice to Have :
- Experience with Docker or containerized environments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience in Python
- Experience in any Framework like Django, and Flask.
- Primary and Secondary skills - Python, OOPs and Data Structure
- Good understanding of Rest Api
- Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
- Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
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- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Hands-on experience with Automation Anywhere, UiPath, and A360.
- A solid engineering background.
- Ability to join immediately and work collaboratively on challenging projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and grow your skills in automation and programming.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with specialization in Computer science or related field
- 4-10 years of experience as a software engineer in a product development setting
- Deep experience in Python with demonstrated ability to build modern products
- Experience in designing APIs and integration patterns, implementing secure and sustainable products with a focus on quality and scalability
- Experience in FastAPI, Django, or equivalent
- Experience in data modeling and efficient usage of PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or equivalent
- Experience with modern components like async python, pedantic, sqlalchemy, alembic, celery, google products API integration, etc. is a plus
- Understanding of CI/CD practices including code check-in policies, automated unit tests, automated code deployments, etc.
- Experience in other programming languages is a plus, especially Javascript and/or Typescript
- Experience building feature-rich and scalable web apps is a plus
- Ability to grasp new technologies and use them effectively to create industrial-strength software
About Us
We began in 2015 with an entrepreneurial vision to bring a digital change in the manufacturing landscape of India. With a team of 1500(1k cluster guys) we are working towards the digital transformation of business in the manufacturing industry across domains like Footwear, Apparel, Textile, Accessories etc. We are backed by investors such as Info Edge (Naukri.com ), Matrix Partners, Sequoia, Water Bridge Ventures and select Industry leaders.
Today, we have enabled 4000+ Manufacturers to digitize their distribution channel.
Roles & Responsibilities
Writing and testing code, debugging programs and integrating applications with third-party web services. To be successful in this role, you should have experience using server-side logic and work well in a team.
Ultimately, you'll build highly responsive web applications that align with our business needs. Write effective, scalable code Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance Integrate user-facing elements into applications.
Test and debug programs
Improve functionality of existing systems Implement security and data protection solutions Assess and prioritize feature requests
Coordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions Expertise in at least one popular Python framework (like Django, Flask, etc)
Team spirit
Good problem-solving skills
Requirements
1 to 5 years of experience as a Python Developer
Hands on experience of Flask, Django or Gin or Revel or Sanic
Knowledge of design/architectural patterns will be considered as a plus
Experience working in an agile development environment with a strong focus on rapid software development
Experience in AWS or similar cloud technologies
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
Proven ability to complete assigned task according to the outlined scope and timeline
Experience with messaging frameworks such as SQS/Kafka/RabbitMq
Experience with Elastic Search
Willingness to learn new and different technologies
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.
Primary Skills: Database Systems (SQL), Python Flask/Fast API/Django frameworks specifically
Requirements:
- Highly proficient in fundamentals of Python web development frameworks like Flask, Django and Fast API
- Demonstrated experience in developing APIs using Python frameworks
- Should have deep knowledge in PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server and other SQL based Databases
Job Description
- Managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
- Development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end 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.
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
- Implementation of security and data protection.
Expected experience with
- Should have worked on the Django REST framework.
- Familiarity with some Pandas, Numpy, text parsing/mining and ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries
- Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
- Good understanding of server-side templating languages
- Worked on Amazon cloud solutions
- Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
- Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python
- Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Strong unit test and debugging skills
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tool
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Should know about HDL and LLD.
- Should know about making python packages
- Should have worked on microservice-based Architecture
Responsibilities
- Team Management: Manage, lead and guide a team of backend developers and interns working under you.
- API Development: Designing, developing, and testing APIs for mobile and web applications by understanding technical specification docs & communicating with the stakeholders.
- Product Creation: Understanding the products and proposing and implementing product improvements
- Customer Management: Accurately translate user and business needs into functional backend code.
Requirements
- Fluency in Python
- Ability to lead and set an example
- Experience with FastAPI and/or Flask
- Basics of SQL and NoSQL databases
- A keen eye for improving and optimising code
- Experience with performance and optimization problems and a demonstrated ability to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment is a must. Open source contribution is a plus.
Experience
- Backend Development: 2+ years
- Python: 2+ years
- FastAPI / Flask: 1+ year
- SQL / NoSQL databases: 3+ months
Open roles:
All roles are fully remote. You can be anywhere in the world to apply for these positions.
HealthifyMe is a Health Tech Startup on a mission to make healthy living easy, fun and affordable for everyone by providing tech-enabled solutions. Founded in 2012, HealthifyMe is now India's largest and most loved health/fitness app with over 3 million users. The company helps consumers manage their health and fitness with diet and exercise tracking through a mix of technology intervention and human experts/coaches backed with artificial intelligence. HealthifyMe is co-founded by Tushar Vashisht (UPenn graduate, ex UID) and Sachin Shenoy (ex Google), and was incubated by Microsoft Accelerator. HealthifyMe is the highest rated app on Google Play with a rating of 4.6/5 and has been featured by Google and Apple multiple times for its quality benchmarks. The company, delivers measurable results on eating habits, fitness, and weight and is a platform of choice by leading Corporates and Healthcare partners in India.
Leadership Skill
- Technically hands on.
- Have previous experience of leading teams.
- Have experience with agile process, and ability to guide the team to follow the process.
- Comfortable in chaotic & high-energy, high-stakes start-up environment.
- Hates wasting time in unproductive meetings, and prefers getting quick consensus to move ship forward.
- Prefers delivering in production than spending time in meeting.
- Able to technically mentor team and guide them to high performance.
Technical Skills
- Loves solving technically hard problems.
- Have previous experience with Python(Django), MySQL.
- Have previous experience with one or more of AWS, RDS, SQS, EC2, DynamoDB, ElastiCache.
- NoSQL experience is good to have.
- Loves clean and structured code, and thrives to maintain it.
- Fast at coding, fast in learning and technically solid.
- Have previous experience in building, running and managing scalable and highly availability web services.
Look forward to
- Working with a world-class team.
- Fun & work at the same place with an amazing work culture and flexible timings.
- Get ready to transform yourself into a health junkie
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