
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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Must have - Strong python


What You'll do:
- 2-5 years of experience building scalable backends using Python
- In-depth knowledge of Python/Django or Flask
- Familiar with oauth integration Social Networking API (Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Google+)
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- Django/Flask permissions model, caching, async mechanisms
- Understanding of caching, database interactions
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- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Hungry for more responsibility and knowledge
- Passion for building robust systems that are engineered to handle failure scenarios, an undying love and attitude for maintaining coding standards
- Strong advocate for producing quality software who makes sure issues are raised and resolved
- Experience with at least one of the cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, Digital Ocean etc. (docker, Kubernetes, microservice good to have)
Must have skillsets:
Skills : Python/ Django or Flask
Experience required: 3 -5 years
Job Type: Full time/ Permanent
Perks and Benefits :
- 5 days working.
- Flexible shift timings
- Company-sponsored certifications.
- Team friendly culture
- Flat hierarchy
- Carrom, Table tennis games, Cricket Tournament Participation for interested employees
- Snack-filled pantry for team members
- Group Medical Insurance (*)


▪ Highly focused individual with a self-driven attitude
▪ Advanced speaking and writing skills for effective communication
▪ Ability to work in cross-functional teams demonstrating a high level of commitment and coordination
▪ Attention to details and commitment to accuracy for the desired deliverable
▪ Should demonstrate and develop a sense of ownership towards the assigned task
▪ Ability to write reusable, testable, and efficient code
▪ Ensuring step-by-step deliverables are met as part of product development
▪ Ability to take up quick objectives and execute them within a short period
▪ Ability to keep sensitive business information confidential
▪ Contribute, positively and extensively towards building the organizational reputation, brand and operational excellence
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▪ 4-8 years of experience as a Python Developer
▪ Hands-on knowledge of Django with Postgres SQL and web scrapping is a must
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▪ Knowledge of design/architectural patterns will be considered a plus
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▪ Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
▪ Strong communication skills to collaborate with designers, developers, and other relevant staff members or clients
▪ Proven ability to complete the assigned task according to the outlined scope and timeline
▪ Graduate or Post-graduate from a reputed college or university

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- Develop RESTful APIs leveraging Django classes, ORM and Postgres Database
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- Expertise with Python language
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- Work from home
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Interview Process
- Two technical rounds with Senior Developer and CTO
- Cultural Fit interview with Project Manager
Please do not apply if you don't have professional Django work experience.

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3 + years expertise in Python 3.7, Django 2 (or Django 3).
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Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries.
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Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
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Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic in Django (RESTful APIs).
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Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
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Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
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Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
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Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
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Strong unit test and debugging skills.
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Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
The desirablesoptionals
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Django Channels, Web Sockets, Asyncio.
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Experience working with AWS or similar Cloud services.
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Experience in containerization technologies such as Docker.
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Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application (caching, Redis)


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Professional experience required: Total experience: 2+ Years
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Behavioral Attributes: - Must have excellent communication skills - Must be the ability come up with innovative ideas and out-of-the-box solutions - Must be willing to challenge conventional methods to achieve exponential results |



• 2+ years experience in application development
• experience with Python and Javascript is required.
• good knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts
• experience in using and understanding code from Open Source
• Strong command of NoSQL and ability to design schemas.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React Native, React.js, or Javascript
• Experience with cloud infrastructure tools in AWS and Google Cloud
• experience with implementing best software engineering practices like version control with git, code reviews, writing unit-tests, writing readable code
• inclination towards researching new technologies and adapt them to solve challenges we face.
• Address all tech challenges and continue with tech innovation in order to improve business operations
• Experience with Live video stream a plus.
• Experience with AI preferred.




