Software Engineer - Python/Ruby Programming at Tailnode Technology · Gurugram · 3 - 5 years · ₹6L - ₹15L / yr · Profitable · Posted 12 Apr 2022
- At TailNode, we are at the bleeding edge of this change.
- We conceptualize and develop products that are aimed to enable this transformation of the political architecture of the country.
- We leverage the best practices and insights of the technology world and apply them in our unique way to deliver impact on a massive scale.
- We want to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of this massive change and build new and exciting products with us.
Responsibilities :
- Designing, building, and maintaining high performance, reusable, scalable and robust services and applications
- Developing and managing databases and reporting tools
- Building intelligent messaging bots using web APIs
- Designing and developing robust RESTful APIs and other interfaces
- Integrating data storage solutions.
Required Skills :
- Ability to write clean, structured code in Ruby/Python with documentation.
- Proficiency in at least one Ruby frameworks (Ruby on Rails or Sinatra) or Python framework (Django or Flask)
- Clear understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Ability to write well defined test cases using Minitest, RSpec or Unit testing framework.
- Experience in one of the following database technologies - MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra.
- Proficiency in working with complex SQL queries.
- Knowledge of design patterns, architectural best practices.
- Familiarity with RESTful web services.
- Knowledge of version control tools like Git, SVN etc.
- Working experience with Cloud Services like Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud is a plus.
Required Qualifications :
- A Bachelors or a Masters degree in Computer Science or relevant field.
- Experience of 3-5 years in software development.
Note : Other language candidates may apply only if they're expecting to work primarily on Ruby/Python.

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Experience and Required Skill Sets:
1 Solid experience in software design and development using Microsoft ASP.NET framework, C#, Visual Studio, and in writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code
2 5+ years of experience in WCF, WPF, VB.NET, SQL Server, JQuery, Angular 10 and above.
3 5+ years of experience in developing highly scalable REST/Web APIs
4 5+ years of experience in developing highly efficient SQL/NoSQL Queries
5 5+ years of experience in Relational and Document databases
6 Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and possess strong fundamental design principles for building a scalable application.
7 Experience in using the MVC framework, working knowledge in APIs, and Service Oriented Architecture
8 Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and possess strong fundamental design principles for building a scalable application.
9 Experience in Angular version 10 and above is required
10 Expert in SQL programming & Database Design (Stored procedure, Function, Trigger, Constraints, Replication)
11 Strong ability in HTML and JavaScript (AJAX, DOM)
12 Development experience with data integration technologies including REST, SOAP, JSON, XML
13 Expertise in programming and usage of any unit testing framework. Expertise in integration testing and continuous integration.
14 Experience working in a DevOps environment will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities:
• Ability to create complex, enterprise-transforming applications that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Responsible for the bottom line. Strong project management abilities. Ability to encourage the team to stick to timelines.
• Follow best-in-class coding practices and review the solutions vis-à-vis the requirements and technical specifications.
• Should demonstrate strong client interfacing capabilities like emails and calls with clients in the US/UK
Backend Developers
- Contract To Hire (Initial Engagement: 6 months)
Experience: 5+ years
Mandatory Skills:
● Node.js
● Python
● MongoDB
● PostgreSQL
● REST API design and development
● Backend architecture and service design
● Database design, indexing and query optimisation
● Performance tuning
● Authentication/authorisation
● Third-party integrations
● Asynchronous processing and background jobs
● Logging, monitoring and debugging
● Git and collaborative development
● Scalable, maintainable and testable backend services
● Architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging and production support
Good to have:
● Microservices
● Docker
● Cloud platforms
● Redis
● Message queues
● CI/CD
● Observability
About the role
You'll join our Backend, Data & ML team and support API development, database work, integrations and data tasks under the guidance of senior teammates.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain backend APIs and services.
- Write database queries, migrations and data scripts.
- Support third-party and internal integrations.
- Help with data processing and cleaning tasks.
- Fix bugs, write tests and document your work.
What we're looking for
- 1-3 years of backend experience (internships and strong projects count).
- Working knowledge of Django and SQL.
- Understanding of REST APIs, databases and Git.
- Interest in data engineering and ML.
- Clear communication and willingness to learn.
- Experience working with AI tools for development such as Claude and Cursor
Note: You don't need to be full stack. A solid backend foundation and the ability to work with frontend and mobile teammates is what we're after.
Nice to have
- Python and basic data tools (for example pandas).
- Exposure to cloud platforms or Docker.

Experience and Expertise
● 7– 10 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.
● Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
● Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.
● Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
● Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts
(AWS/GCP/Azure).
● Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
● Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large
language models (LLMs) is a plus.
Skills
● Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
● Good communication and collaboration skills across teams.
● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team
player.
● Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies
● 4–7 years of backend development experience with Python or Golang.
● Strong expertise in designing, developing, and scaling microservices and distributed
systems.
● Solid understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, and performance optimization.
● Proficiency with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching systems (Redis, Memcached),
and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
● Hands-on experience with Linux development, Docker, and Kubernetes.
● Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and related services.
● Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills for production-grade systems.
● Experience with AI-powered development tools is a strong plus; familiarity with
concepts like 'agentic coding' for workflow automation or 'context engineering' for
leveraging LLMs in system design is highly desirable.
● Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
About the role
You'll work alongside a Senior Backend, Data & ML Developer and our existing backend team to build backend systems, process data, and integrate ML and data science models into our platform.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain backend services and APIs.
- Develop data processing workflows and pipelines.
- Implement, integrate and maintain ML models and data science algorithms in production.
- Optimise database queries, data models and system performance.
- Work with the frontend and mobile teams on API integrations.
- Write tests and documentation, and take part in code reviews.
What we're looking for
- 3–5 years of backend development experience.
- Strong skills in Django and working knowledge of SQL databases.
- Practical experience with ML models and data science algorithms, from training or integration through to deployment.
- Experience handling and transforming data at scale.
- Experience with cloud platforms, Git and CI/CD.
- Clear communication with backend, web and mobile teammates.
- Experience working with AI tools for development such as Claude and Cursor
Note: Full-stack experience isn't required. Strong backend and data skills plus good cross-team communication matter most.
Nice to have
- Python data and ML tools (for example pandas, scikit-learn or PyTorch).
- Experience with model serving or MLOps tools.
Python Software Engineer (3–5 Years Experience)
Location: [Pune]
Role Overview
We are seeking skilled Python engineers to join our core product team. You will work on backend services, API development, and system integrations, contributing to a codebase of over 250,000 Python lines and collaborating with frontend, DevOps, and native code teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services and APIs
· Optimize performance and reliability of large, distributed systems
· Collaborate with frontend (JS/HTML/CSS) and native (C/C++/C#) teams
· Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews
· Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions
Required Skills
· 3–5 years of professional Python development experience
· Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and modular code structure
· Experience with MongoDB (PyMongo), Mako, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming
· Familiarity with code quality tools (flake8, pylint) and test frameworks (pytest, unittest)
· Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
· Ability to read and refactor large, multi-module codebases
Nice to Have
· Experience with web frameworks (web.py, Flask, Django)
· Knowledge of C/C++ or C# for cross-platform integrations
· Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud deployment
· Exposure to security, encryption, or enterprise SaaS products
What We Offer
· Opportunity to work on a mission-critical, enterprise-scale product
· Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
· Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid)
· Competitive compensation and benefits
● 2–4 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.
● Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
● Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.
● Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
● Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts
(AWS/GCP/Azure).
● Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
● Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large
language models (LLMs) is a plus.
Responsibilities
● Architect and build end-to-end backend services and APIs.
● Integrate with external systems such as insurers, payment gateways, and other
partners.
● Ensure high observability, performance, and reliability across systems.
● Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code with a focus on scalability.
● Implement comprehensive test coverage and maintain code quality.
● Manage database design, migrations, scripting, and administration.
Experience & Skills
● 2-8 years of experience in backend development.
● Hands-on experience with low-level & high-level system design.
● Proven experience building scalable, secure backend systems (APIs, middleware, caching).
● Proficiency in Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, Redis,
Celery, and basic HTML/CSS.
● Experience developing RESTful APIs.
● Familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms is a plus.
● Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving ability, and leadership qualities.
Senior Ruby on Rails (RoR) & AWS Developer
Experience: 10 Years
Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Contract Duration: 6 Months
CTC: ₹9–12 LPA
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Ruby on Rails (RoR) & AWS Developer with strong expertise in backend development, cloud infrastructure, containerization, automated testing, and database management.
Mandatory Skills
- Strong experience in Ruby on Rails (RoR) development.
- Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
- Proficiency in RSpec for automated testing and test-driven development.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Experience with at least one frontend technology: React.js or Angular.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails.
- Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.
- Deploy and maintain applications on AWS.
- Containerize applications using Docker.
- Write and maintain automated test cases using RSpec.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries and database operations.
- Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams.
- Troubleshoot application issues and improve performance, reliability, and code quality.
Work Requirements
- Approximately 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- Willingness to work from the Bangalore office 3 days per week.
- Comfortable with a 6-month contract engagement.
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