Software Development Engineer I (Backend)

About the role

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer (SDE-1) to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for developing scalable backend services and integrating them with frontend components to deliver high-performance features. This is a hybrid role requiring a balance of remote work and in-office collaboration to build robust software solutions for our growing user base.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Python and modern frameworks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Design and optimize database schemas to ensure data integrity and fast query performance.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Debug and resolve production issues to maintain high system availability.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with Django or FastAPI for building RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL or MySQL database design.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Knowledge of Docker for containerizing applications.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS services like S3 or EC2.
• Familiarity with Redis for caching.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

What success looks like

• Delivery of feature-complete modules within agreed timelines.
• Reduction in API latency through effective code optimization.
• High test coverage across all newly developed services.
• Seamless integration of backend services with frontend requirements.