Senior Backend Engineer at Series A- Product Based Company · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 5 - 10 years · ₹40L - ₹45L / yr · Posted 5 Jan 2023

• Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain software
• Delivering high quality and well-structured code
• Manage individual project priorities and deadlines
• Participate in enhancing tools and processes
• Participate in production observance and technical incident management
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to keep up in a fast-paced environment
Must haves:
• Strong data structure concepts
• Great problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of at least one or more of Java / JavaScript / C / C++ / Golang / Python
• Exposure to RDBMS and/or NoSQL databases
• Working knowledge of GitHub, CI/CD, Devops
Good to have:
• Any cloud exposure like AWS, GCP or Azure
• Hands-on experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes etc
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
A zeal to learn and ability to enjoy the journey more than the destination is a must

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Responsibilities
- Build and enhance backend features as part of the tech team.
- Take ownership of features end-to-end in a fast-paced product/startup environment.
- Collaborate with managers, designers, and engineers to deliver user-facing functionality.
- Design and implement scalable REST APIs and supporting backend systems.
- Write clean, reusable, well-tested code and contribute to internal libraries.
- Participate in requirement discussions and translate business needs into technical tasks.
- Support the technical roadmap through architectural input and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Experience: 4 - 5 years.
- Strong understanding of Algorithms, Data Structures, and OOP principles.
- Integrate with third-party systems (payment/SMS APIs, mapping services, etc. ).
- Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one framework (Flask / Django / FastAPI).
- Hands-on experience with design patterns, debugging, and unit testing (pytest/unittest).
- Working knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases and ORMs (SQLAlchemy / Django ORM).
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming (async/await, FastAPI async).
- Experience with caching mechanisms (Redis).
- Ability to perform code reviews and maintain code quality.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Basic understanding of message brokers (RabbitMQ / Kafka / Redis streams).

Our client has a B2C startup in the Fintech space building the payment system for the
subscription economy. We have raised pre-seed funding from some of the leading
investors in the country. A small brief about their product - To build the payment
system for the subscription economy and make it easier to discover and manage
subscription payments in India and abroad. To give subscription merchants the
power to increase their offering by providing user subscription data, multiple login
authentication, distribution and one click subscription checkouts. To enable users to
participate in the subscription economy & increase adoption of new subscriptions.
The core team come from strong backgrounds having been alumni of IIT Madras,
IIM Calcutta as well as having worked with some of the top startups in the
ecosystem including Swiggy, Mckinsey, Barclays, etc..
What we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Python developer to join our engineering team
and help us develop our mobile application. In this role, you will be responsible for
writing and testing scalable code, developing back-end components, and integrating
user-facing elements in collaboration with front-end developers.
To be successful as a Python developer, you should possess in-depth knowledge of
object-relational mapping, experience with server-side logic, and above-average
knowledge of Python programming.
As one of the earliest members in engineering, you will have the flexibility to design
the application and systems from ground up. As any early-stage start-up, we expect
you to be comfortable wearing various hats, and be proactive contributor in building
something truly remarkable.
Responsibilities
Coordinating with development teams to determine application requirements.Python Backend Developer
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Writing scalable code using Python programming language.
Developing back-end components.
Implement business logic in the backend
Integrating user-facing elements using server-side logic.
Create restful APIs for a seamless integration with our mobile front end
Testing and debugging applications.
Assessing and prioritizing client feature requests.
Integrating data storage solutions.
Coordinating with front-end developers.
Reprogramming existing databases to improve functionality.
Developing digital tools to monitor online traffic.
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in Python, Django, Mongo, Express, MySQL, etc
Have built applications capable of serving high volume with low latency in
production
Following practices of agile development with continuous integration/deployment
A deep understanding and multi-process architecture and the threading
limitations of Python.
Experience in deploying applications in AWS cloud
Ability to collaborate on projects and work independently when required.
Knowledge in building applications for Fintech/payments domain is a bonus
Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or equivalent from a reputed institution
Software Engineer
Required Qualifications
- Overall 2+ years’ experience developing web applications
- Experience with
- C#
- NET Core
- Entity Framework
- At least one of the following two databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL Server
- Docker
- Google Cloud
Responsibilities
- Hands on coding, systems analysis, design and delivery of projects assigned.
- Completes assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Keeps management informed of project progress and problems, particularly as to needed changes in schedule, resources, or product.
- Responds to problems in a timely, effective manner.
Bonus Points
- Familiar with CI/CD pipeline
- Experience working with something other than the Microsoft stack (Python, Java, Scala, Go etc.)
- Must have applied knowledge of Python and trending data libraries.
- Experience on Python Backend Development framework like Flask, Django etc.
- Must have experience working on AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway etc).
- Must have experience working on SQL optimization and performance tuning.
- Nice to have technical knowledge in any ETL/ BI Tools (Datastage, Informatica, Alteryx, Microstrategy, RDM, MDM etc.
Responsibilities:
- Programming
- Full stack system development
- Product Design
- Technical risk assessment and estimation
- Technical investigation/research, assessment, and recommendation
- Providing solutions and preparing proof-of-concept for technical proposals and demonstrations
- Product maintenance and support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or any course related to Information Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Ability to execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
- 1+ year experience in product development
- 1+ years Java development experience
- 1+ year experience in agile product development methodology/process
- Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
- Experience of relational databases, SQL / MySql / PL SQL / Oracle
- Experience in JAVA Frameworks (Spring / Spring MVC / Spring boot / Hibernate)
- Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
- Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
- Document and maintain software functionality
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
- Experience in Unit testing is a plus
Knowledge in:
- JavaScript / ES6 / JavaScript Reactive Framework (Vue.js / java servlets is a huge plus)
- REST Concepts
- VCS - Git
- AWS
- Excellent programming and problem-solving skills
- Experience with test-driven development
- Good communication skills
- Fast learner, detail-oriented
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-managing and able to collaborate with offsite team members
- Can render extra hours whenever necessary.
Training
After a rigorous training program of up to one month, you'll immediately get to work on one of our projects. We're working on mission-critical government systems or commercial products that are levelling up the way the world does business.
The B2B manufacturing industry has a lack of digitisation globally. NowPurchase is building layers of technology to help improve the productivity and profits of the manufacturer. For this we are building the OS (Operating System) that will seamlessly connect factory equipment such as furnaces and spectrometers to our software systems that provide real time optimisations.
The end-game is to use this interconnected system to do great production planning and autonomous procurement of their raw materials. The Heart of NowPurchase will be a marketplace consisting of these smart factories and raw material suppliers.
Here a video that explains our product journey:
[https://www.loom.com/share/ccd0ed9e7bc349d7bba851d762253c21](https://www.loom.com/share/ccd0ed9e7bc349d7bba851d762253c21)
**Role Description**
NowPurchase is looking to add an immensely talented Backend Developer that will help us invent, design, refine and deliver products that will meet the above vision.
- Expect to build a lot of services and APIs in the cloud and stand-alone IoT devices to serve both the browser as well as native IoT enabled terminals that will be placed at the manufacturers' premises.
- Expect designing algorithms that model the metallurgy of the manufacturing processes as well as using tools such as linear programming, machine learning etc.
**What are the expectations from this role?**
- Deliver high quality modular code deployed to serve web, mobile and native IoT enabled terminals that leverage REST-based services and real time sockets. This would include algorithms for real time optimizations that are critical for the manufacturing process.
- You are empowered to work directly with leadership and the product team to make decisions about your code and future of the product.
- Have a strong emphasis on shipping features quickly without sacrificing code quality. Be ready to build a lot of MVPs that will go through iteration or be completely scrapped depending on the outcome at the customer end.
- Own your Agile projects and responsible for software design to implementation and deployment. Maintain sprints, delivery timelines and contribute to better managing the engineering team.
- Collaborate on the end to end design and implementation of the platform, including data modeling, systems architecture, data security, access controls, architecture, user experience, deployment, automation, and monitoring.
- Maintain a high level of data integrity, quality and security checks.
- Develop data pipelines and RESTful services that are distributed, robust and highly performant.
- Build a culture of simplicity and pragmatism, which is reflected in your elegant code that other developers emulate and you ensure through thorough code reviews and processes.
**Qualifications and Experience**
- 1+ years of demonstrated software engineering experience in an agile environment designing, architecting and implementing robust scalable systems preferably for modern SaaS application
- Experience with modern server-side programming languages such as Python, Scala, Go. Experience with web frameworks such as Django Rest Framework, Flask.
- Experience with architecting asynchronous services with design patters leveraging PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Celery for storage and multi-tenant servers over AWS Elastic BeanStalk.
**Compensation & Benefits**
- **Cash Compensation:** As per industry standards & pedigree of candidate
- **ESOPs:** 10% of NowPurchase is dedicated to current & future team members. Your package would entail some ESOPs so that you own a part of the company and grow along with it.
- **Medical Insurance:** Benefits of group insurance of 3 lakhs for family including parents, spouse, children
- **Generous leave structure and WFHs** including Marriage, Maternity & Paternity leaves
- **Complete Relocation Expenses:** We are building a unicorn out of the city of Joy (Kolkata). We will pay for everything you spend to relocate here.
**Possible Growth path**
Backend Developer > Senior Backend End Engineer > Engineering Manager > VP of Engineering
## **Tech Stack**
- React/Redux
- Python/Django/Celery
- Git, AWS, ELB (Elastic Beanstalk), Netlify
- PostgreSQL/Redis/S3
**Hiring Process**
1. Screening of applicants & initial telephonic call with Manager -HR
2. F2F/Video Interview with Engineering Manager and Cofounder CTO
3. Take home written assessment
4. F2F/Video Interview with Cofounder CEO
5. Email communication on final feedback
The end to end process shall take less than 10 days. We pride ourselves on being transparent & moving fast.
*Candidates who accept an offer may join within 1 hour, 1 week or up to 45days of signing - though, we have a preference for as short a gap period between signing and joining since we're at the most exciting part of our journey - laying the foundation for the NowPurchase platform!*
Job Title: Ruby on Rails - Developer / Technical Lead
Job Description
About the Company:
We are a Data as a Service company that helps businesses harness the power of data. Our technology fuels some of the most interesting big data projects in the world. We are a small bunch of people working towards shaping the imminent data-driven future by solving some of its fundamental and toughest challenges.
The experience is about striving to become the best version of ourselves holistically, an experience that lasts a lifetime. We tend to have clear growth paths for every role and level in the org so the learning never stops. We believe in a work-life blend, and hence encourage responsible flexibility, which is particularly important in a fully remote setup we have. We trust our people with the impact they can create, and let them choose how they want to do so. We are on a mission to put reliable data at the heart of every business to fuel success and intend to transform the lives we touch (of our customers and our people) while on this journey.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Leading development projects end to end in all stages of the iterative product development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to testing.
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Break down problem statements and come up with a scalable design, implementation plan, test plan and execute them with the team on promised timelines.
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Being a strong advocate for object-oriented design and guide/coach other team members with best practices on Development and QA
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Collaborate with different teams and own up technical initiatives, bringing in new tools and technologies that help us in strengthening scalability, security, and maintainability of our codebase.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
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Hands-on experience with modern Ruby on Rails practices and development.
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Write highly scalable and maintainable code while keeping agility in mind.
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Demonstrable knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS and JQuery
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Experience with SQL Databases and NoSQL datastores; with previous experience with MySQL and ElasticSearch being a bonus
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Substantial experience with BDD or TDD and testing frameworks
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Experience in Linux environment and basic Linux commands.
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Awareness/experience in setting up and configuring rails applications and other related services is a big plus – eg: Nginx, puma, Redis.
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Awareness/experience in any one of the modern front-end frameworks Angular, Ember, React, Vue.
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A high-performance mindset to deliver good quality code and also an understanding of the product with a keen attention to detail.
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Great communication, particularly in explaining your coding processes, suggestions for best practices, and identifying ways to improve the team's coding quality.
Years of Experience:
1 - 6 Years
Skills: ROR, RUBY ON RAILS
Perks
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An environment where each employee is celebrated.
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A one-time home office setup allowance, monthly allowances for internet bills, child care allowance for new mothers/single parents.
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Half-yearly performance appraisals
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Flexible working hours
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Competitive salary









