senior developer

Title: Sr Software Engineer, Backend

Level: L3 

Location: Hyderabad, India

Department: Engineering

Company

Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for casting and auditioning to the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems’ portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater and digital projects, powering an unparalleled, global casting software ecosystem. 

We are headquartered in Los Angeles and operate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and India. Our portfolio brands include Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Cast It Talent, Casting Frontier, Staff Me Up, Cast It Reach & Tagmin.

Company Core Values

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our backend team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of backend development best practices. Experience with the AWS ecosystem and working knowledge of Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies is essential. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and PostgreSQL is also required. Knowledge of React.js is a plus.

• Required:
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting and implementing microservice architectures.
• Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies.
• Proficient with Docker and container orchestration concepts.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Preferred:
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including integration testing frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with React.js is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior developers effectively.

• Soft skills:
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams from different cultures and geolocations. 
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Design, and develop scalable and maintainable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Drive the design and implementation of microservice-based architectures to support our platform’s scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, robust software solutions.
• Implement and optimize search and caching solutions using Elasticsearch or similar technologies.
• Build, maintain, and optimize containerized applications using Docker.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Utilize AWS services extensively to deploy, monitor, and scale backend applications.
• Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and query performance tuning.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software engineering and architecture.
• Deliver high-quality features on time by maintaining a balance between speed and precision.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Job Description - 

Role - Sr. Python Developer

Location -- Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore 

Mode - Hybrid

Required Tech Skills:

• Experience in Python
• Experience in any Framework like Django, and Flask.
• Primary and Secondary skills - Python, OOPs and Data Structure
• Good understanding of Rest Api 
• Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python 
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills

Job description for Python/Backend Developer

We are actively looking for backend software engineers who are passionate about building cutting-edge systems that work on the latest tech stack (Python, Django) but also help save lives. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and lead the development of several AI-enabled products and solutions within the company that are geared to help accelerate the development of new cures and to reduce the inefficiencies in how healthcare information is managed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable APIs using Python/Django.
• Integrate third-party APIs like Facebook page API, Google Business API, and all other social APIs (10+)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Develop and maintain authentication mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and SSO integration with third-party providers.
• Optimize and maintain existing APIs for performance and scalability.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience:
• 2+ years of experience in Python development.
• Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming.
• Strong experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Elasticsearch).
• Hands-on experience with SSO protocols and implementation (e.g., OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect).
• Experience integrating SSO with third-party providers.
• Proficiency in using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure data exchange

• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Python and Python frameworks (Django, Flask).
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTTP, SSL/TLS, JSON, XML).
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger, Postman).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Expertise in authentication and authorization methods.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Experience in writing unit tests for code to ensure reliability and maintainability

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ability to create solution prototype and conduct proof of concept of new tools.

• Work in research and understanding of new tools and areas.

• Clearly articulate pros and cons of various technologies/platforms and perform

detailed analysis of business problems and technical environments to derive a

solution.

• Optimisation of the application for maximum speed and scalability.

• Work on feature development and bug fixing.

Technical skills

• Must have knowledge of the networking in Linux, and basics of computer networks in

general.

• Must have intermediate/advanced knowledge of one programming language,

preferably Python.

• Must have experience of writing shell scripts and configuration files.

• Should be proficient in bash.

• Should have excellent Linux administration capabilities.

• Working experience of SCM. Git is preferred.

• Knowledge of build and CI-CD tools, like Jenkins, Bamboo etc is a plus.

• Understanding of Architecture of OpenStack/Kubernetes is a plus.

• Code contributed to OpenStack/Kubernetes community will be a plus.

• Data Center network troubleshooting will be a plus.

• Understanding of NFV and SDN domain will be a plus.

Soft skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Highly driven, positive attitude, team player, self-learning, self motivating and flexibility

• Strong customer focus - Decent Networking and relationship management

• Flair for creativity and innovation

• Strategic thinking This is an individual contributor role and will need client interaction on technical side.

Must have Skill - Linux, Networking, Python, Cloud

Additional Skills-OpenStack, Kubernetes, Shell, Java, Development

• 2+ years experience in application development

• experience with Python and Javascript is required. 

• good knowledge of operating systems and networking concepts

• experience in using and understanding code from Open Source

• Strong command of NoSQL and ability to design schemas.

• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React Native, React.js, or Javascript

• Experience with cloud infrastructure tools in AWS and Google Cloud

• experience with implementing best software engineering practices like version control with git, code reviews, writing unit-tests, writing readable code

• inclination towards researching new technologies and adapt them to solve challenges we face.

• Address all tech challenges and continue with tech innovation in order to improve business operations

• Experience with Live video stream a plus.

• Experience with AI preferred.

• NoSQL DB (MongoDB, CouchDB), PostgreSQL
• Mocha test environment
• Should JS testing framework
• Experience implementing mock services
• Nock API mocking
• NPM, Redis
• Typescript / Coffee script experience will be an added advantage
• Experience working with opensource JS projects
• Experience in developing REST API
• Source code management tool - Git / GitHub
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and client/server web programming model
• Good communication skills
• Should be able to work with the cross-geo client team

 Roles & Responsibilities -

• Build and maintain infrastructure for data retrieval, processing and storage
• Build strong working relationships with international teams
• Be willing and able to adapt to changes in priorities
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies to deliver added business value
• Maintain a strong focus on quality

• Proficient in Python / SQL
• Good understanding of data base management systems
• Experience developing and maintaining systems that handle large amounts of data
• Understanding of Electronic Trading Systems
• Attention to detail and code quality
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills in a high-pressure environment
• Strong communication skills and an ability to convey ideas and concepts with clarity

• discussing clients’ requirements and proposed solutions with a senior developer (for developers at mid-skill level and below)
• writing and testing code
• collaborating with other developers
• using development tools (see below)

Development tools are used by software developers to write and test code, often as a team. Common development tools include:

• integrated development environments (eg Eclipse, IntelliJ): for writing and editing code
• source control management (eg Git, SVN, Mercurial): to enable teams to work together to manage changes to source code
• issue management systems (eg Jira): for managing a list of issues or improvements
• test driven development: for writing code to test your code