SDE 1 / 2 (Backend)

Plazza; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Plazza is seeking a skilled SDE 1/2 Backend Developer to build and maintain scalable backend systems in Bengaluru. You will collaborate with engineers and front-end teams, reporting to founders and leadership during the 0-1 and 1-10 growth phases.

Responsibilities include building APIs with Python and FastAPI, designing scalable architectures, ensuring security and performance, and contributing to code reviews. Experience with Django/Flask, async programming, and databases is valuable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of backend development experience in B2C or B2B.
• Strong Python knowledge (FastAPI, Django, Flask) and async programming.
• Experience with API-based application development, scalability, and performance.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and enterprise software lifecycle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI.
• Design robust APIs for e-commerce features like search, cart, and orders.
• Write clean, maintainable code and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Collaborate in code reviews and follow best practices.
• Ensure backend security and data protection per PII standards.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Django

Flask

Node.js

ES6+

TypeScript

Async programming

APIs

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

MongoDB

Job description

We are looking for a skilled SDE 1/2 Backend Developer to develop and maintain scalable backend systems. You will work closely with various teams, including engineers and front-end developers, to ensure smooth integration, performance, and scalability. Be a part of a young and dynamic team where you will work directly with founders and the leadership team in the 0-1 and then 1-10 journey.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain efficient backend systems using Python and FastAPI.
• Solid understanding of solution architecture and system design principles.
• Proven experience in building robust, scalable APIs, especially in the e-commerce space, search, cart, order tracking, payments, etc.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Bonus if you have experience working in fast-paced startup environments.
• Optimize backend systems for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate in code reviews and adhere to best practices in development.
• Ensure backend security and compliance with PII standards.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in backend development, particularly in B2C or B2B industries.
• Extensive knowledge of Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask), async programming, and JavaScript frameworks like Node.js, ES6+, and TypeScript.
• Experience in API-based application development, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB.
• Good to have proven experience in Agile methodologies and enterprise software lifecycle management.