Backend Developer

Kuku; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuku in Bengaluru is seeking a Backend Developer with 1-2 years of experience in Java or Python to build scalable, reliable backend systems. You will collaborate with frontend and mobile teams, product managers, and other engineers to design robust APIs powering user-facing apps.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining server-side components, integrating RESTful services, and writing clean, well-documented code.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Java or Python and building RESTful services.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend/mobile teams and product to deliver scalable solutions.
• Write clean, documented code and perform code reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Java

Python

Spring Boot

Django

REST API

SQL

Git

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Backend Developer with 1-2 years of experience in Java or Python to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems. You will collaborate with frontend/mobile developers, product teams, and other engineers to develop APIs and services that power user-facing products.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Backend Developer with 1-2 years of experience in Java or Python to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems. You will collaborate with frontend/mobile developers, product teams, and other engineers to develop APIs and services that power user-facing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java or Python.
• Build scalable and maintainable server-side components.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases and write efficient queries.
• Debug production issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• Write clean, modular, testable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend, mobile, product, and other cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong programming skills in either Java or Python.
• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of SQL and databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL; exposure to NoSQL is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Good debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Good to Have

• For Java: experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• For Python: experience with Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar frameworks.
• Exposure to caching, message queues, cloud platforms, microservices, or containerization.

About Us

Founded in 2018, Kuku is India’s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of micro dramas, audio stories, and short courses. Kuku aims to be India’s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture, and history to the world with a firm belief in “Create In India, Create For The World”. We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku TV, Kuku FM, Guru, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres in entertainment, spanning multiple formats and languages, Kuku continues to push boundaries and redefine India’s entertainment industry. Website: www.kukufm.com Android App: Google Play iOS App: App Store LinkedIn: KUKU Skills: spring,nosql,git,hibernate,springboot,mysql,django,python,mongodb,rest api,java,gcp,object oriented programmig,flask,aws,cloud,algorithms,data structure,databases