Back End Developer

Asymmetric Labs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Asymmetric Labs in Bengaluru is seeking a backend developer to design scalable APIs and services powering our AI-first ed-tech platform. You will own end-to-end backend components, work with MongoDB and cloud deployments, and contribute to architecture decisions in a fast-paced startup.

If you thrive on clean code, system design thinking, and end-to-end ownership, join our lean team. Minimum 3 years of backend development experience required, with a strong emphasis on Python, API design, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years backend development experience.
• Proficient in Python with Django or Flask.
• Experience with MongoDB and cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Work with MongoDB and other data stores (NoSQL/SQL).
• Design, deploy, and operate services on cloud infrastructure.
• Optimize performance and reliability at scale.
• Contribute to code reviews and system architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with the tech team in short feedback loops to ship, learn, and iterate quickly.

Skills

Python programming

System design thinking

API design principles

Code quality

Open-source mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Azure

Django/Flask

REST APIs

Job description

Asymmetric Labs is an AI-first, new-age ed-tech company focused on delivering measurable

outcomes such as improved ranks, job placements, and sustained career progression. Currently in

stealth mode.

• Backed by Tier 1 US VCs
• Founding team of serial entrepreneurs
• Global team (Singapore / India / US)

Team members work on cutting-edge learning technologies that aim to redefine how learners

achieve their goals.

About the Role

We're looking for a backend developer who thinks critically about system design, clean code, and

long-term scalability. You'll be part of a lean, fast-moving team, responsible for building and

maintaining the APIs and backend services that power our platform.

This is a high-ownership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and

takes end-to-end responsibility for the systems they build.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain highly scalable backend systems and APIs
• Work with MongoDB and other data stores (NoSQL/SQL)
• Design, deploy, and operate services on cloud infrastructure
• Optimize performance and reliability at scale
• Contribute to code reviews and system architecture decisions
• Collaborate with the tech team in short feedback loops to ship, learn, and iterate quickly.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years of backend development experience
• Languages: Proficiency in Python (preferably Django or Flask)
• Databases: Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB or similar databases
• Cloud: Experience building and deploying on cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Architecture: Solid understanding of API design and backend architecture principles
• Code Quality: Obsession with clean, maintainable code and modular design
• Mindset: A “tech purist” approach you enjoy building things the right way, not just the fastest way
• Bonus: Exposure to early-stage startups, open-source contributions, or serious side projects
• Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent self-taught experience

Critical Aspects

• No Vibe Coding: You can write, read, and reason through code independently. AI tools are an accelerant, not a crutch
• System Design Thinking: You think in terms of systems, trade-offs, and scale, not just individual features