Python Backend Developer (short notice only)

elangovan@algosoftware.io

Location: Chennai

Department: Technology

Reports To: Product Manager

Company Overview

We are a fast-growing technology group that specializes in building automated valuation models

across various industries. With a presence in the UAE and India, we are on a mission to revolutionize

industries through cutting-edge automation and technology. As part of our ambitious growth plans,

we are committed to hiring only top-tier talent to join our high-performing team.

Mission

Lead the development and optimization of backend services for our AI-driven SaaS product, creating

high-performance, scalable APIs that can efficiently deliver massive datasets to end users. This role

requires technical expertise in large-scale Python applications, a commitment to high-quality code,

and the ability to operate autonomously within an international, collaborative engineering culture.

Competencies

• High-Impact feature development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services

and APIs that can handle high volumes of data, ensuring smooth and reliable delivery to end

users. Achieve milestones in feature rollout and product stability with minimal technical

debt.

• Data delivery optimization: Build and maintain backend services capable of efficiently

delivering terabytes of data generated by AI algorithms to end users, ensuring scalability and

performance under high data loads.

• Incremental product improvement: Collaborate on feature enhancements and product

iteration, delivering quality improvements that impact user experience positively and align

with product goals.

1• Code quality and peer collaboration: Produce clean, maintainable code with clear

documentation. Engage in peer reviews and collaborative programming to elevate team

output and maintain high engineering standards.

• Independent problem-solving: Take full ownership of tasks, demonstrating initiative in

troubleshooting and resolving complex issues autonomously, minimizing the need for

supervision.

• Cultural and knowledge contribution: Actively contribute to a positive engineering culture

focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous learning. Share insights and support team

members to strengthen the team’s collective expertise.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 -10 years of relevant IT experience.

• Advanced skills in Python (Django preferred) with experience in high-scale applications.

• Strong database expertise (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and proficiency in optimizing backend

services for data-heavy environments.

• Proficient in using Postman for API testing and automation, with experience in creating

collections, environment setups, and automated test scripts.

• Proficiency in Git and collaborative workflows like Jira and Confluence for version control

and team-based development.

• Experience writing unit and integration tests, using frameworks like unittest or Pytest to

ensure robust and reliable code.

• Knowledge of parallelism and asynchronous programming in Python (Celery).

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to task ownership, ensuring all deliverables meet

quality standards with minimal supervision while fostering strong, positive relationships

across engineering and product teams through effective communication.

• Proficient in using ChatGPT as a tool for rapid troubleshooting, code review assistance, and

efficient problem-solving.

• As a bonus, experience or knowledge in poker or game theory.

2Soft skills

• Proactive and enthusiastic: A self-starter who can drive initiatives with minimal

supervision.

• Results-oriented: A strong work ethic focused on achieving measurable results and

maintaining high standards.

• Data-driven mindset: Ability to make decisions based on data and measurable outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Performance-based incentives linked to achieving project goals and contributing to team

milestones.

• Opportunities for career growth within a forward-thinking tech company that values

innovation and high-quality engineering.

• Exposure to a modern tech stack (Python, Next.js, MongoDB, AWS Lambda, Docker) and

the chance to develop skills in the latest industry technologies.

• Join a true product company, where you’ll contribute to building, scaling, and enhancing

solutions that make a lasting impact across industries.