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Software Engineer

CanadaRemoteFull TimePosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

We are seeking a backend-focused Software Engineer to build clean, scalable systems using a modern Python and API-driven stack. The role involves full ownership of features, from requirements to deployment, with a focus on architecture, performance, database design, and well-documented APIs. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and deploying backend features and REST APIs, optimizing SQL queries, and ensuring code quality through documentation and testing. The ideal candidate will have experience with production systems, database migrations, performance tuning, and modular backend architecture, with 2-7 years of experience. This is a remote, individual contributor role.

Software Developer (Backend – Django / Python / MySQL/ MongoDB)

Role:
Individual Contributor (IC)

Location:
Canada

🚀 Role Objective

We are looking for a backend-focused engineer who enjoys building clean, scalable systems. You will take full ownership of features — from understanding requirements to deploying production-ready code — using a modern Python and API-driven stack.

If you care about architecture, performance, clean database design, and well-documented APIs, you’ll feel at home here.

🔧 What You’ll Work With

  • Python (Core + Advanced Concepts)
  • Django / Django REST Framework
  • MySQL (Query optimization, indexing, performance tuning)
  • MongoDB and RESTful APIs & system integrations
  • SQL schema design and complex queries
  • Deployment workflows & production environments

This is a backend-heavy role. You’ll be designing systems, not just writing endpoints.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend features.
  • Build secure, high-performance REST APIs.
  • Write optimized SQL queries and design efficient MySQL schemas.
  • Ensure code quality with proper documentation, testing, and clean architecture.
  • Handle end-to-end ownership of features.
  • Communicate progress, blockers, and technical trade-offs clearly.
  • Collaborate with frontend and product teams to shape scalable solutions.

Required Skills

  • Worked on production systems with real traffic
  • Handled database migrations and performance tuning
  • Designed modular backend architecture
  • Written unit/integration tests consistently

Qualification

  • Strong hands-on experience with Django + DRF
  • Deep understanding of Python fundamentals
  • Solid knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL and SQL optimization
  • Experience designing scalable REST APIs
  • Strong debugging and performance tuning skills
  • Structured, disciplined coding practices
  • Ability to take ownership without constant supervision
  • 2-7 Years of work Experience with B.tech or M.tech

Pay range and compensation package

Performance-based raise or bonus within 6 months.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value engineers who: Own their work — no hand-holding required. Communicate clearly and professionally. Deliver high-quality code on time. Think before coding. Document properly. Take pride in clean architecture.

Growth Path

  • Opportunity to mentor junior developers.
  • Path toward leading backend modules or small technical teams.
  • Exposure to architectural decisions and system design.

Why Join Us?

  • Backend-focused environment (no shallow feature factory work).
  • Real ownership and decision-making power.
  • Remote-first flexibility.
  • A culture that rewards delivery, discipline, and engineering excellence.
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