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About the Role We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer (Backend) with 3-5 Yrs. of experience to join our dynamic engineering team in Bangalore. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance software applications Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards Implement and optimize algorithms and data structures for complex business problems Design and optimize database schemas for both SQL and NoSQL databases Integrate third-party services and APIs, with particular focus on payment gateway implementations Debug and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack Estimate development efforts and contribute to sprint planning and project timelines Communicate technical progress and challenges effectively to stakeholders Stay updated with latest technology trends, frameworks, and industry best practices Identify opportunities for process improvements and technical enhancements Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Requirements: Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent advanced degree preferred or Equivalent professional experience and demonstrable technical expertise may be considered in lieu of formal degree One of the programming languages from Python, Java Strong understanding of fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables) Proficiency in algorithm design and analysis (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, recursion) Ability to optimize code for time and space complexity Experience with algorithmic problem-solving and competitive programming concepts Proficiency in relational database design, optimization, and query writing (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) Experience with document stores, key-value stores, and distributed databases (MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB) Database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization Hands-on experience integrating payment processing systems Experience with payment workflows, webhooks, and transaction management RESTful API design and developments Understanding of software security principles and best practices Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities Self-motivated with ability to work independently Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies Attention to detail and commitment to code quality Why Join Us? Opportunity to work in a fast-growing audio and content platform. Exposure to multi-language marketing and global user base strategies. A collaborative work environment with a data-driven and innovative approach. Competitive salary and growth opportunities in marketing and growth strategy. About KUKU Founded in 2018, KUKU is India s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of audio stories, short courses, and microdramas. KUKU aims to be India s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture and history to the world with a firm belief in Create In India, Create For The World . We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku FM, Guru, Kuku TV, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres from entertainment across multiple formats and languages, KUKU continues to push boundaries and redefine India s entertainment industry. Website: www.kukufm.com Android App: Google Play iOS App: App Store LinkedIn: KUKU Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
