Software Development Engineer

At GeeksforGeeks, we are committed to building world-class products that empower learners, developers, and organizations worldwide. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Backend Developer with expertise in Django and REST API development to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing, enhancing, and scaling functionalities across our various domains, ensuring that our products remain robust, secure, and efficient for millions of users.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Take ownership of designing, developing, and improving backend functionalities across multiple GeeksforGeeks platforms and domains.

Build and maintain REST APIs to support core backend services, including authentication, authorization, user management, and data access control, ensuring seamless integration with our front-end systems.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and designers to deliver scalable and user-friendly solutions.

Optimize backend architecture for performance, scalability, and reliability while maintaining high security standards.

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner to ensure minimal downtime.

Contribute to improving system design, data structures, and algorithms to enhance efficiency and performance.

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers when required.

Work with cloud-based environments, particularly Amazon AWS, to deploy and maintain scalable applications.

Continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies, tools, and practices to keep the GeeksforGeeks platforms innovative and competitive.

Desired Skills & Qualifications :

We are looking for candidates who bring a strong technical foundation and a problem-solving mindset. The ideal candidate will have :

Strong expertise in Django with proven hands-on experience in backend development.

Excellent understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Databases, and Programming Concepts.

Hands-on experience in Web Development technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and SQL.

Proficiency in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), with practical experience using MySQL.

Experience working with RESTful APIs, enabling web and mobile applications to connect seamlessly with

Backend services.

Familiarity with cloud services, especially Amazon AWS, for deploying and scaling applications.

Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design principles, patterns, and best coding practices.

Working knowledge of version control systems like Git, with experience in collaborative development environments.

Analytical mindset with creativity and critical thinking to design innovative solutions and implement new features effectively.

Ability to learn quickly, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-driven environment.