Software Engineer Backend (SDE 2)

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

Job summary

A technology company in India seeks an experienced SDE2 (Backend) to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on architecting and enhancing backend systems using Python, ensuring performance and reliability for compute and I/O-intensive applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Additionally, familiarity with advanced storage solutions like Redis and PostgreSQL is highly valued. This is a full-time position requiring excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in backend development with Python.
• Proven experience in scaling compute and I/O‑intensive applications.
• Experience in the financial sector, particularly in developing fintech applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and refine complex backend systems using Python.
• Elevate application performance, optimizing for speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering and product to design resilient architectures.

Skills

Backend development with Python

Data structures

Algorithms

System design

Scaling applications

Advanced storage solutions

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Redis

PostgreSQL

ClickHouse

Job description

Join our dynamic team at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology as we seek a SDE2 (Backend). Embark on a journey where your deep-rooted expertise in computer science fundamentals, alongside an intricate understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design, becomes the cornerstone of innovative solutions. This pivotal role not only demands your proficiency in developing and elevating compute and I/O‑intensive applications but also ensures their peak performance and unwavering reliability.

Responsibilities

• Architect, refine, and elevate the capabilities of complex backend systems using Python, focusing on efficiency, durability, and scale.
• Elevate application performance, optimizing for speed, scalability, and resource allocation.
• Forge robust methodologies to manage high concurrency and vast data volumes, setting new industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate intimately with engineering and product peers to crystallize requirements into resilient, scalable architectures.
• Demonstrate proficiency with advanced storage solutions and databases like Redis, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse, enhancing system integrity.
• Champion coding excellence, testing rigor, and deployment precision, driving best practices across the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in backend development with Python in a production environment.
• Proven experience in scaling compute and I/O‑intensive applications.
• Strong foundation in computer science, with a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Experience in handling concurrent requests at scale and optimizing large‑scale systems for performance and reliability.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as Redis, PostgreSQL, and ClickHouse.
• Experience in the financial sector, particularly in developing fintech applications or systems, is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Excellent problem‑solving abilities and strong communication skills.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Technology, Information and Internet