Software Developer

Position : SDE 3 - Backend Developer

Location: Bengaluru (On-Site)

Experience : 4 - 7 Years

About Us

Unacademy is Indias largest learning platform, empowering millions of learners with top educators, high-quality content, and

technology-driven learning experiences. We aim to transform education through innovative products and scalable technology

solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled SDE III – Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python or Go-Lang. You will design and

build scalable backend systems for Unacademy’s platform, owning end-to-end architecture, system design, and delivery. The

role requires deep experience in microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architectures, API design, and cloud

infrastructure, along with mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python or Go-Lang.
• Architect and implement microservices and distributed systems for scalability and reliability.
• Design event-driven architectures and implement message queues for asynchronous processing.
• Build robust APIs following best practices and design principles.
• Drive system design, design-thinking, and problem-solving for complex technical challenges.
• Work with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment automation.
• Model and manage data using NoSQL and relational databases.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4–7 years of backend development experience with Python or Go-Lang.
• Strong experience in microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Deep understanding of API design principles and system design.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and IaC tools.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, NoSQL databases, and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and design-thinking skills.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving technical decisions in fast-paced environments.