SDE - 1 (Backend Developer)

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

We are seeking a skilled and motivated back-end developer with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in building systems using Python (Flask Framework).  The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing  systems/features essential for our marketing automation products. Strong leadership  and mentoring skills are equally crucial for this role, as the individual will be  responsible for training, educating, and managing junior resources. 

Technical Requirements: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in developing scalable systems using  Python, with a strong grasp of microservices and serverless  architectural patterns. 
• Prior experience with databases such as MySQL, Elasticsearch and Redis. Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP and containerization using  Docker. 
• Proficient in working with RESTful APIs and WebSockets. 
• Deep understanding of HTTP, web browsers, and token-based authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT). 
• Experience with Version Control Tools (Git) and Package Managers (npm,  yarn, pip).
• Adherence to coding standards and a commitment to unit testing along with  regular and rigorous code reviews. 
• Knowledge of microservices orchestration using Kubernetes, web servers like  Nginx/Apache, and queuing systems like Kafka/Kinesis
  

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to tackle complex business problems by breaking them down into simpler components and architecting solutions. 
• Demonstrate thought leadership and commitment to mentoring and team  building. 
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with Business and  Product teams. 
• Proactive approach towards adapting to the changing software development  landscape and continuous upskilling. 
• Contribute to setting up best practices and effective design patterns  throughout the development lifecycle.