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Numentica LLC

Backend Software Engineer (Python / Scala)

Numentica LLC · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

IT Services and IT Consulting · 201-500 employees

Yesterday
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python or Scala. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance, reliability, and troubleshoot production issues.

What they look for

Python Scala Backend Development RESTful APIs Microservices SQL PostgreSQL MySQL Git Asynchronous Programming Concurrency Distributed Systems AWS Azure GCP Docker

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of backend development experience with strong proficiency in Python or Scala. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and experience with SQL and microservices.

Full description

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with strong programming skills in Python or Scala to build scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate is passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python or Scala.
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following best engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

  • 3–5 years of backend development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python or Scala.
  • Good understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices.
  • Understanding of asynchronous programming, concurrency, and distributed systems.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is an added advantage.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Work Location: Chennai (Work from Office)

Preferred Keywords for Sourcing: Python, Scala, Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, Microservices, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Git.