Software Developer - II

About Anakin

At Anakin, we are transforming the field of Pricing Intelligence by helping large global companies refine their pricing strategies and maintain a competitive edge. Our technology platform automatically discovers, analySes, and provides insights on hundreds of millions of online products across more than 15 countries, all in real time. Utilizing advanced algorithms and intelligent automation, Anakin enables clients to make dynamic pricing adjustments that respond to market trends and competitor actions. Founded in 2020 by Mohit Prateek (IIT Bombay) and Rashmi Bala (IIT Kanpur), Anakin is a Y-Combinator-backed company with a team of over 70 members, achieving a consistent 20%+ monthly revenue growth. For more information, visit [www.anakin.company](http://www.anakin.company/), TechCrunch, or VC Circle.

Role Brief

- Analyse requirements and design software solutions basis first design principles (e.g. Object Oriented Design and Analysis, E-R Modelling)

- Build resilient, event-driven microservices using Python/Java/Javascript based framework, sql and no-sql datastores, caches, messaging and big-data processing frameworks

- Deploy and configure cloud-native software services on public cloud

- Operate and support software services in production based on on-call schedules, using observability tools for logging, alerting, monitoring

Responsibilities

- Design & Development:

- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using Python or Java.

- Build robust, scalable, and efficient backend services, APIs, and systems that support our growing product needs.

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.

- Collaboration:

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define technical requirements and deliver features.

- Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure high code quality.

- Mentor junior engineers and assist in onboarding new team members.

- Testing & Quality Assurance:

- Develop unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure the reliability and stability of the software.

- Identify and troubleshoot issues in the software, ensuring quick and effective resolution of bugs and performance bottlenecks.

- Continuous Improvement:

- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Python, Java, and software development.

- Contribute to improving the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD processes and DevOps practices.

- Participate in technical discussions and contribute ideas to optimize system performance and enhance user experience.

Requirement:

- Must Have:

- 3-5 years of professional software development experience with a focus on backend development.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

- Strong knowledge of Python/Java/Go, including frameworks such as Django, Flask (for Python), or Spring, Spring Boot (for Java).

- Experience with RESTful API development and integrating third-party services.

- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).

- Understanding of software development best practices, including object-oriented design (OOD) and design patterns.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP

- Good to Have:

- Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.