Software Development Engineer

Looking for a Dynamic Backend Developer for a Tech platform based out of Noida!

Job Responsibilities

● System Design & Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of highly scalable, reliable, and performant backend systems and microservices. Make informed technical decisions, considering trade-offs and long-term system health.

● Full-Stack Development (Backend Focus): Develop robust and efficient backend solutions using PHP and Python.

○ PHP: Design and implement complex features leveraging PHP, with a strong emphasis on MVC (Model-View-Controller) architectural patterns to ensure modular, maintainable, and scalable code.

○ Python: Develop high-performance APIs and services using Python, with

demonstrated proficiency in either Flask or FastAPI.

● Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage database schemas for both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra) databases. Optimize complex queries and ensure data integrity and performance.

● Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor SDE1 and SDE2 engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.

● Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion clean code principles, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. Identify and address technical debt proactively.

● Problem Solving & Debugging: Independently analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across various layers of the application.

● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, QA engineers, and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver features effectively.

● Performance & Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to optimize system response times, resource utilization, and overall scalability.

Job Qualifications

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

● 2-5 years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant portion in

backend development.

● Proficiency in PHP, with extensive experience in designing and implementing applications adhering to the MVC architectural pattern.

● Expert proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience and a strong understanding of either Flask or FastAPI for building robust web services and APIs.

● Demonstrable strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., schema design, query optimization, indexing, stored procedures) and experience with at least one relational database system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).

● Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., document stores like MongoDB, key-value stores like Redis, or column-family stores like Cassandra), including data modeling, querying, and performance considerations.

● Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

● Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

● Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.