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Senior Backend Engineer (Immediate joiners only)
at Seed Funded Product-based startup in Bangalore
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our passionate team. If you have a strong background in backend development, a track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions, and are eager to contribute to complex projects, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop robust, high-performance backend solutions using Python and related technologies.
- Lead the architecture and design discussions for major backend components and services.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze software requirements.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth.
- Review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and technical issues.
- Participate in sprint planning, task estimation, and agile development processes.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our backend systems.
- Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks like Django and Flask.
- In-depth knowledge of database systems, both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, etc. ).
- Proven track record of designing and developing scalable and maintainable backend services.
- Experience with RESTful API design and best practices.
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, and software development lifecycle.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers is a strong plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.
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· Develop Python-based APIs using FastAPI and Flask frameworks.
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· Strong experience in Python development in a full stack environment is a requirement, including NodeJS, VueJS/Vuex, Flask, etc.
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· Experience working with Geolocation APIs (e.g., Google Maps, Mapbox).
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We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer Interns to join our growing team of engineers to help build and maintain our products. You should have prior internship experience as Backend intern using PythonDjango
Requirements/Skills
- At least prior internship experience -on Backend development experience especially in Python & Django stack is must
- Prior experience in tech and product startups .
- Good communication skills
- Minimum 60% aggregate marks (Passed out year - 2022 & 2023)
- Sound knowledge on Python programming language and must have completed projects using the Python
Internship Details :
- Full-time Paid Internship(15,000-35,000)
- Internship duration: 3-6 months
- Based on their performance during the internship, there may be a Full-time opportunity available for them to join our team
Join our growing team and work with some of the best backend engineers. Work on interesting and complex challenges in a fast paced development environment
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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with specialization in Computer science or related field
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- 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
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- Min 2-3 Year Experience. Preferably in the E-commerce domain.
- Proficient with both MySQL and NoSql Databases (Elastic, Mongo)
- Strong hold on Python
- Experience with JavaScript/JQuery
- Ability to do software design for a enterprise web application
- Working knowledge of a MVC front-end framework
- Proficient in HTTP protocol, REST APIs, JSON
- Ability to do database design and modeling
- Proficient in OOPS concepts and writing code using classes
- Ability to write modular and clean code
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● Follow due SDLC process for different phases of
development like design, development, unit testing,
maintenance
● Understand the requirements clearly from Functional
specs and future roadmap
● Write and update software design specs for the
solution
● Participate and invite peer review for design and
coding
● Support the automation requirements of continuous
integration and continuous deployments
● Handle customer escalations and special requests in a
timely manner
● Work with the rest of the team in a professional manner
and show ownership and commitment.
Qualifications and Required Skills:
● 2+ years experience in Software development
● In-depth knowledge of database technologies (SQL and
NoSQL)
● Proficiency in Python/Django framework
● Experience building RESTful APIs and knowledge of
RESTful design patterns
● Well versed with the complete Software Engineering Lifecycle.
● Strong Software development fundamentals including OOPS,
MVC, General Algorithms, Design Patterns etc.
● Good debugging and problem solving skills
● Analytical skills.
● Algorithmic and structured thinking.
● Works effectively within a collaborative team environment
● Good communication skills and positive attitude
Other Benefits:
● Insurance - Medical Insurance Coverage of 3,00,000 for
individual, spouse and kids. *Option of including parents and
higher coverage amount of 5,00,000
● Professional Development - Reimbursement towards relevant
courses that can help you grow your career and build your
knowledge level.
● Food - Lunch, Tea and Snacks. All you can eat!
● Work Culture- Flexible Result Oriented Work Environment
● Dress - We aren’t buttoned down. Wear anything you’re
comfortable in.Wear any comfortable dress you like to the office
– and be as comfortable at work
● Foosball - Whether you want to pick up the game or master
your skills, you’ll find plenty of people to play with
● TGIF - We’ll find something to do at the end of each week. Work
hard, party harder!
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- Lead multiple client projects in the organization.
- Define & build technical architecture for projects.
- Introduce & ensure right coding standards within the team and ensure that it is maintained in all the projects.
- Ensure the quality delivery of projects.
- Ensure applications are confirmed to security guidelines wherever required.
- Assist pre-sales/sales team for converting raw requirements from potential clients to functional solutions.
- Train fellow team members to impose the best practices available.
- Work on improving and managing processes within the team.
- Implement innovative ideas throughout the team to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the team.
- Ensure proper communication & collaboration within the team
Requirements
7+ Years of experience in developing large scale applications.
Solid Domain Knowledge and experience with various Design Patterns & Data Modelling (Associations, OOPs Concepts etc.)
Should have exposure to multiple backend technologies, and databases - both relational and NOSQL databases
Should be aware of latest conventions for APIs
Preferred hands-on experience with GraphQL as well as REST API
Must be well-aware of the latest technological advancements for relevant platforms.
Advanced Concepts of Databases - Views, Stored Procedures, Database Optimization - are a good to have.
Should have Research Oriented Approach
Solid at Logical thinking and Problem solving
Solid understanding of Coding Standards, Code Review processes and delivery of quality products
Experience with various Tools used in Development, Tests & Deployments.
Sound knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Tools
Solid experience with Git Workflow on Enterprise projects and larger teams
Should be good at documentation at project level and code level ; Should have good experience with Agile Methodology and process
Should have a good understanding of server side deployment, scalability, maintainability and handling server security problems.
Should have good understanding on Software UX
Proficient with communication and good at making software architectural judgments
Expected outcomes
- Growing the team and retaining talent, thus, creating an inspiring environment for the team members.
- Creating more leadership within the team along with mentoring and guiding new joiners and experienced developers.
- Creating growth plans for the team and preparing training guides for other team members.
- Refining processes in the team on a regular basis to ensure quality delivery of projects- such as coding standards, project collaboration, code review processes etc.
- Improving overall efficiency and team productivity by introducing new methodologies and ideas in the team.
- Working on R&D and employing innovative technologies in the company.
- Streamlining processes which will result in saving time and cost optimization
- Ensuring code review healthiness and shipping superior quality code
Benefits
- Unlimited learning and growth opportunities
- A collaborative and cheerful work environment
- Exceptional reward and recognition policy
- Outstanding compensation
- Flexible work hours
- Opportunity to make an impact as your work will directly contribute to our business strategy.
At Nickelfox, you have a chance to craft a career path as unique as you are and become the best version of YOU. You will be part of a team with a ‘no limits’ mindset in an inclusive, people-focused culture. And we’re counting on your unique perspective to help Nickelfox grow even faster.
Are you passionate about tech? Dedicated to learning? Come, join us to build an extraordinary experience for yourself and a dignified working world for all.
What makes Nickelfox a great place for you?
In Nickelfox, you’ll join a team whose passion for technology and understanding of business has driven the company to serve clients across 25+ countries in just five years. We partner with our customers to fuel their growth story and enable them to make the right decisions with our customized technology services and insights. All in all, we are passionate to see our customers win the day. This is the reason why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
Our mission is to provide dignified employment and an environment that recognizes the uniqueness of every individual and values their expertise, and contribution. We have a culture that encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment with exceptional training and career development. If you like working with a curious, youthful, high-performing team, Nickelfox is the place for you.
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● Solid understanding of how REST APIs work: GET, POST, PUT and PATCH
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● Understanding MongoDB would be a bonus.
● Excellent project management skills.
● Ability to work independently or with a group.
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- Integrate user-facing elements into applications
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● Design & Build: Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for
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process to solve problems
● Interest to work in a high paced start-up environment with a large amount of learning.
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technologies at ease.
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and learn new technology for better product performance.
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