Staff Software Engineer

Arcana; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in India seeks a seasoned Staff/Lead Backend Engineer to join their remote team. The role requires designing and scaling backend systems using Python, optimizing application performance, and collaborating with product teams to create robust architectures. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering from a Tier 1 school and at least 5 years of backend experience. Proficiency in handling I/O-intensive applications and database technologies like Redis and PostgreSQL is essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development with Python.
• Proven experience in scaling compute and I/O-intensive applications.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale complex backend systems using Python.
• Elevate application performance and optimize resource allocation.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to build scalable architectures.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with Redis

Experience with PostgreSQL

Experience with ClickHouse

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Arcana

Join our dynamic team at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology as we seek a seasoned Staff/Lead Backend Engineer (Remote). 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 scale complex backend systems using Python, with a laser focus 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. IIT/NIT/IIIT/Tier 1 school required along with strong GPA.
• Minimum of 5 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.

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