Software Engineer - II (Backend)
As a Software Engineer – II, you'll bring a good understanding of design and coding practices and apply these independently in development. In this role - you could expect to:
- Own the lifecycle of a feature from requirement analysis to deployment and post production processes
- Perform code reviews and support your team implement best practices
- Explore trade off's on module designs
- Continuously improve performance metrics of modules owned. Performs RCAs and deploys long term fixes.
- Implement initiatives that improve engineering efficiency and excellence
- Participate in the hiring and interview process for junior developers on your team

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Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Python Backend Developer with proven expertise in FastAPI to join our team as a full-time contractor for 12 months. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in backend development, a strong understanding of API design, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure solutions. Knowledge of front-end technologies is an added advantage. Immediate joiners are preferred. This role requires full-time commitment—please apply only if you are not engaged in other projects.
Job Type:
Full-Time Contractor (12 months)
Location:
Remote
Experience:
3+ years in backend development
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Implement and manage Prisma ORM for database operations.
- Build scalable APIs and integrate with SQL databases and third-party services.
- Deploy and manage backend services using Azure Function Apps and Microsoft Azure Cloud.
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to deliver high-quality web applications.
- Ensure application performance, security, and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in Python backend development with strong experience in FastAPI.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
- Proficiency in SQL databases and ORM tools (preferably Prisma)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud and Azure Function Apps.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
- Knowledge of cloud architecture best practices.
Added Advantage:
- Front-end development knowledge (React, Angular, or similar frameworks).
- Exposure to AWS/GCP cloud platforms.
- Experience with NoSQL databases.
Eligibility:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in backend development.
- Available for full-time engagement.
- Please excuse if you are currently engaged in other projects—we require dedicated availability.
● 5+ years of experience as a Data engineer or related role.
● 5+ years of experience in application development using Python
● Strong experience with SQL and good to have NoSQL.
● Experience with Agile engineering practices.
● Preferred experience in writing queries for RDBMS, cloud-based data warehousing solutions like
Snowflake.
● Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
● Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, is good to have
● Experience with ETL/LT tools and methodologies.
● Experience working on real-time Data Streaming and Data Streaming platforms
Position: Backend Developer
Organization: A Funded global healthcare platform connecting doctors, thereby enabling exchange of information on a quick and real time basis, founded in the year 2013.Currently there are 3 lakh doctors using this platform and everyday there are 400 new doctors joining it.
The platform promotes exchange of viewpoints, ideas, and information on various medical practices amongst healthcare professionals. This saves both time and money as solutions to several health issues can be accessed on a real time basis. There are 1.3 million registered doctors and 400+ daily publications on its platform and they operate across 16+countries.
Roles & Responsibilities
You’re Awesome At -
- Have strong experience in Python (FLASK framework).
- Have a Deep understanding of how RESTful APIs work.
- Familiar with various design and architectural patterns that can work at scale.
- Sound knowledge of NoSQL/SQL Databases (Mongo DB preferred).
- Strong experience with at-Cloud technology, preferably AWS or GCP, or Azure.
- Core experience in developing complex backend systems.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Passionate about application scalability, availability, reliability, and security.
Your Academic Qualifications -
BE/BTech in Computer Science preferred.
You’ll Be Improving & Responsible For –
- A team that is building products used by 300k + doctors every single day.
- Work on PetaByte Scale Streaming Systems - more than 500 million hours of video have been streamed.
- Lead high volume VOD streaming (think of systems as sophisticated as Netflix and Amazon prime).
- Challenge oneself on Security, Scalability, and Stability
- Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
- Reach out to the open-source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes
Your Experience Across the Years in the Roles You’ve Played -
2-4 Years of experience in Backend Development.
7+ years of experience with Design, development & architecture.
- Experience in software development with minimum 3 plus years of architecture experience.
- Experience in Core JAVA 8
- Experience in Java J2EE, Microservices
- Experience in Java - Spring, Java - SpringBoot, GCP , Hibernate,JDBC
- Experience in Multi-threading, Performance and Scaling is a plus
- Have used the RDBMS and NoSQL databases like MySQL/Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4J Risk for production ready software’s
- Cloud Native application design experience is a plus
- CICD – Release Pipeline experience
- Experience in application of principles of Architecture Design
- Experience building large scale, high performance distributed systems
- Strong understanding of modern development techniques and processes such as Dev Ops /Cloud
- Promoter of Agile/Scrum, TDD and CI/CD best practices
- Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or Internet-related computer programs. (Code must be used in core version of applications available for sale commercially.)
- Interacts with Delivery managers and/or users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.
- Participates in software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements.
- Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
- Writes code, completes programming and performs testing and debugging of applications using current programming languages and technologies.
- Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
- Trains and communicates with internal Client Training, Client Relationship and Sales teams on systems application.
- May be responsible for developing or executing project plans, budgets and schedules and for documenting work and results.
- May deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups to internal and/or external audiences.
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