Software Development Engineer

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer with 4- 8 years of professional experience in Python and Django, specifically in building REST APIs using frameworks like FASTAPI and Django Rest Framework (DRF). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Redis cache, Docker, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and ETL pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Python, Django (including DRF), FastAPI, and other modern frameworks.
• Build robust and scalable REST APIs, ensuring efficient data transfer and seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems.
• Utilize Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization.
• Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines to efficiently process and transform large datasets across systems.
• Integrate and maintain Kafka for building real-time data streaming and messaging services.
• Implement Elasticsearch for advanced search capabilities, data indexing, and analytics functionalities.
• Containerize applications using Docker for easy deployment and scalability.
• Design and manage PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and performance tuning.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, particularly around data flow and microservices communication.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, ensuring smooth operation of production systems.
• Profile and optimize Python code for improved performance and scalability. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Key Requirements:

• 4 - 8 years of experience in backend development using Python.
• Strong proficiency in Django, DRF, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with FastAPI, asyncio, and modern Python libraries.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and relational database concepts.
• Proficiency with Redis for caching and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with Kafka for real-time messaging and event-driven systems.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ETL pipelines for structured/unstructured data.
• Working knowledge of Elasticsearch for search and data indexing.
• Exposure to AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS) and cloud-native development.
• Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automation frameworks.
• Strong grasp of Git and collaborative development practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape the future of unsecured lending in emerging markets
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, innovation-focused work environment
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Location & Work Model:

• Immediate joining possible
• Work From Office
• Based in Gurugram, Sector 65