Position: Software Development Engineer - 2
Location: Bangalore/Remote
Role Overview
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer - 2 with 4-6 years of experience who is passionate about writing clean, scalable code and enjoys solving complex backend challenges. As part of the engineering team, you’ll work on designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, primarily in Python, with exposure to other backend technologies like Node.js and Go. You'll contribute to our microservices architecture, APIs, and cloud-native solutions, ensuring security and performance at scale.
Responsibilities
- Write, test, and maintain scalable and efficient backend code in Python (FastAPI or similar frameworks).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement APIs and microservices.
- Ensure code quality by writing and reviewing test cases, and conducting code reviews.
- Handle bug fixing and troubleshooting for backend systems as needed.
- Build and optimize backend systems to positively impact business outcomes.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions with a focus on performance and security.
- Monitor system health and continuously improve performance and reliability.
- Contribute to process and code improvements, focusing on best practices.
Must-Have Technical Skills
- 4-6 years of experience working with Python (preferably FastAPI or other frameworks).
- Strong understanding of OOP principles and best coding practices.
- Experience in designing and releasing production APIs.
- Proficiency in RDBMS and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with microservices and event-driven architecture.
- Experience in cloud-native application development (SaaS).
- Knowledge of cloud services such as GCS, AWS, or Azure.
- Strong focus on security in design and coding practices.
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL DBs.
- Exposure to working in a cloud environment and familiarity with infrastructure management.
- Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with global teams.
About Us
Scrut Automation is an information security and compliance monitoring platform, aimed at helping small and medium cloud-native enterprises develop and maintain a robust security posture, and comply with various infosec standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and the like with ease. With the help of the Scrut platform, customers reduce their manual effort for security and compliance tasks by 70%, and build real-time visibility of their security posture.
Founded by IIT/ISB/McKinsey alumni, the founding team has over 15 years of combined Infosec experience. Scrut is built out of India for the world, with customers across India, APAC, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Scrut is backed by Lightspeed Ventures, MassMutual Ventures and Endiya Partners, along with prominent angels from the global SaaS community.
Why should this job excite you?
- Flat-hierarchy, performance-driven culture
- Rapid growth and learning opportunities
- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
- A high-performing action-oriented team
- Competitive package, benefits and employee-friendly work culture
Note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

About SCRUT Automation
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What is Scrut Automation?
Scrut Automation is an information security and compliance monitoring platform, aimed at helping small and medium cloud-native enterprises develop and maintain a robust security posture, and comply with various infosec standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and the like with ease. With the help of the Scrut platform, customers reduce their manual effort for security and compliance tasks by 70% and build real-time visibility of their security posture.
Founded by IIT/ISB/McKinsey alumni, the founding team has over 15 years of combined Infosec experience. Scrut is built out of India for the world, with customers across India, APAC, North America, Europe and the Middle East. Scrut is backed by Lightspeed Ventures, MassMutual Ventures and Endiya Partners, along with prominent angels from the global SaaS community.
Candid answers by the company
Scrut Automation helps early-stage and growth-stage startups which struggle to identify and manage risks to their security posture, jeopardizing their ability to either achieve or maintain compliance with their key frameworks.
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service logistics organization reflects itself in our new lines of business like 3PL, B2B Xpress and cross
border operations.
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