SDE II (Golang / Python 3-5 years of exp)

Job Description: SDE II Backend

About POP and What We are Building:

Join us at POP, where we're pioneering at the crossroads of e-commerce and fin-tech. Our mission is to drive substantial growth for modern retail brands while offering a premier discovery platform for forward-thinking consumers. Using our cutting-edge shopping currency, POPcoins, we're building a robust network of actively engaged consumers across top retail brands. In a brief span since our launch, we've successfully grown the POPcoins network, partnering with 100+ brands in just three months. We're set to achieve a milestone of 500 live brands by December 2024.

What are we seeking?

A dynamic startup founded in 2022 by seasoned entrepreneurs and ex-Flipsters with extensive expertise in e-commerce and financial services scaling. With backing from Marquee VCs and influential founders/angel investors in the consumer internet realm, we're on a mission to revolutionise the industry.

We're seeking individuals who can align with our vision, share our passion, and bring the drive, ambition, and energy to propel POP forward. Join our diverse, creative, curious, and inclusive tribe as we shape the future of e-commerce and financial services, the POP way!

What to look forward to

Join POP, where our focus is on building strong relationships with brands, customers, financial institutions, and colleagues. We are committed to investing in your career and developing leaders who embody our unique culture. As part of the POP team, you can expect to be well-fed (celebrating victories big or small), protected (with comprehensive insurance coverage), and living in style (competitive compensation). This is an offer you shouldn't refuse. Join us and thrive!

Role Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code
• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable APIs
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the APIs
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Helping the team members and guiding them in the right design and implementation

Desired Skills And Requirements:

Must have:

• Strong experience in Python, Django, Golang, SQL
• Database - MongoDB, MySql, PostgreSQL
• Data Structures, Algorithms
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with caching technologies
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools

Good to have:

• Knowledge of Big Query and GCP.
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization.

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in Python Development
• Experience in administering visualization/ SQL workbench tools
• Should have 3+ years of experience in Python / Django / Golang
• Should have 2 years of experience in MongoDB and MySQL
• Product Company background is a plus
• Startup experience is also a plus