Software Engineer

Practice By Numbers, Inc.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Practice by Numbers, Inc. is hiring a Software Engineer in Kolkata to build and maintain features across our SaaS platform. You will work on scoped tasks, collaborate with senior engineers, and grow in cloud-native development and modern engineering practices.

You will contribute to backend and frontend systems, write well-tested code, and follow secure coding practices. A strong foundation in CS and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Strong programming fundamentals and understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of at least one modern backend or frontend technology stack.
• Understanding of REST APIs, databases, and version control (Git).
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow as an engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain features across backend and/or frontend systems.
• Build and consume REST APIs and contribute to backend services.
• Write clean, readable, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Fix bugs and help improve the performance and reliability of existing systems.

Skills

Python

Django

React.js

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Redis

FastAPI

Node.js

Next.js

Docker

CI/CD Pipelines

AWS

Databricks

Job description

Software EngineerView all jobsSoftware EngineerKolkataTechIn officeFull-time**Software Engineer – Engineering****Experience: 2–5 Years****Location: Kolkata, India****About Practice by Numbers**Practice by Numbers (PbN) is a fast-growing SaaS platform helping healthcare organizationsleverage data, automation, patient engagement, and operational intelligence to improvebusiness performance and patient outcomes. We build highly scalable cloud-native productsserving thousands of customers across North America.We are looking for a Software Engineer who is eager to grow, writes clean and reliable code,and wants to build meaningful products alongside a strong engineering team.**Role Overview**As a Software Engineer, you will build and maintain features across our SaaS platform. You willwork on well-scoped tasks and features, collaborate closely with senior engineers, and growyour skills in software design, cloud-native development, and modern engineering practices.This role is a great fit for engineers who have solid programming fundamentals, are curious andquick to learn, and take pride in writing quality code. You will be supported and mentored whiletaking on increasing ownership over time.**Key Responsibilities****Software Engineering**- Develop, test, and maintain features across backend and/or frontend systems.- Build and consume REST APIs and contribute to backend services.- Write clean, readable, well-tested, and maintainable code.- Fix bugs and help improve the performance and reliability of existing systems.- Learn and contribute to cloud-native application development.**Technical Contribution**- Implement well-scoped features based on defined requirements and designs.- Participate in design discussions and ask questions to deepen understanding.- Follow established engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.- Contribute to technical documentation for the code you build.**Quality & Operational Excellence**- Write unit and integration tests for your code.- Participate in code reviews and act on feedback.- Help monitor and troubleshoot issues in the features you work on.- Follow secure coding and quality practices.**Collaboration & Growth**- Collaborate with senior engineers, product, design, and QA teams.- Actively seek feedback and continuously improve your skills.- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and learning-focused team culture.AI-Enabled Engineering- Use modern AI tools to improve your productivity and code quality.- Learn and apply AI-assisted development practices under team guidance.**Required Qualifications**- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.- 2–5 years of software engineering experience building web or cloud applications.- Solid programming fundamentals and understanding of data structures and algorithms.- Working knowledge of at least one modern backend or frontend technology stack.- Understanding of REST APIs, databases, and version control (Git).- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow as an engineer.**Technical Expertise****Backend Technologies**- Python- Django / Django REST Framework- REST APIs**Frontend Technologies**- React.js- TypeScript- Modern JavaScript**Data & Storage**- PostgreSQL- Database Design (fundamentals)- Query Optimization (fundamentals)**Software Design**- Object-Oriented Design- Design Patterns (fundamentals)- SOLID Principles- Secure Coding Practices**Good to Have**- Redis- FastAPI- Node.js- Next.js- Docker- CI/CD Pipelines- Test Automation- AWS (S3, RDS / managed databases)- ETL / Data Pipelines- Databricks or similar data/analytics platforms**Preferred Qualifications**- Exposure to SaaS or multi-tenant application development.- Exposure to healthcare technology or data-intensive applications.- Contributions to open-source or personal technical projects.**What We Look For**- Strong programming fundamentals and a quality mindset.- Curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow.- Ability to deliver well-scoped tasks reliably.- Good problem-solving and debugging skills.- Collaboration and communication skills.- Ownership and accountability for the work you do.- Passion for building software and continuous learning.Ready to apply?Powered byFirst name \*Last name \*Email \*LinkedIn URL \*Phone number \*Location \*Resume \*Click to upload or drag and drop hereCover letterClick to upload or drag and drop hereWhat's your current Location? \*Are you willing to work from the office in Kolkata? \*What is your current CTC? \*What is your expected CTC? \*What is your notice period in current organization? \*How many years of relevant experience do you have?By applying you agree to Gem's terms and privacy policy.Save your info to apply to other roles faster & help employers reach you.Req ID: IND2026K16