Member of Technical Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Django.
• Database Optimization: Optimise database interactions with strong DBMS knowledge, ensuring efficient data handling and query performance.
• Technical Leadership: Lead technical initiatives, including architecture decisions, code reviews.
• Architectural Evolution: Evaluate the current Django monolith to drive performance improvements; collaborate with the team on the decision and potential execution of a migration to microservices (additionally exploring Rust or Go) as and when business demands scale readiness.
• Feature Delivery: Implement and manage DSP (Demand Side Platform) API and collaborate on React frontend integrations to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Infrastructure: Deploy and monitor applications on AWS, troubleshooting issues in a production environment.
• On Call: Participate in on-call rotations to address critical bugs and maintain system uptime.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with building scaled systems from scratch
• Python Mastery: Proven expertise in Python and Django, with a strong portfolio of hands-on projects; experience with FastAPI or Flask is a plus.
• System Design: Strong background in RDBMS (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and a solid understanding of when to move from monoliths to microservices.
• Polyglot Potential: Must have worked with at least one language other than Python in production. Preferably, hands-on experience in Rust or Go for high-performance service development.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities, demonstrated through complex algorithmic challenges or real-world applications.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (preferably Computer Science).

What We Offer

• Lead product build with passionate team of builders and shipping fast cultre
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on millions of users through cutting-edge technology and drive economic growth to end users.
• Competitive salary, ESOP’s, and comprehensive benefits package.

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Note: This is an individual contributor role and is level-agnostic. We hire across levels for the right talent, with the final level determined based on the candidate’s experience, performance during the hiring process, and alignment with the role, in consultation with the recruiter and hiring manager.