Senior Backend developer

About Us Acrophase is a center of excellence for sports based at IIT Madras, specializing in sports performance through technology solutions. We build platforms and solutions that help athletes and fitness enthusiasts achieve peak performance through expert backed methods that combine technology powered assessment, training and coaching systems.

About the Role We are looking for a

Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our sports performance platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on production systems, collaborate directly with research teams, and own projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Implement scalable, production-ready features on existing backend services
• Set up and spin off new backend projects for internal use and industry projects
• Maintain and manage small-scale backend systems across multiple teams
• Collaborate with research teams to translate compute logic and algorithms into production-ready backend code
• Handle deployments and be on-call for production systems
• Interact directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
• Lead a team of 2-3 developers by aligning their contribution to project deliverables

Requirements Must Have:

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend development using Python
• Strong proficiency in Python with deep understanding of OOP concepts and clean code architecture
• In-depth knowledge of at least one of: Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Hands-on experience implementing authentication and RBAC systems
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases and query optimisation
• Proficiency with Docker, containerisation and docker compose
• Understanding of deployment process for small to medium scale applications
• Exposure to AWS cloud services and a familiarity with Kubernetes/similar Good to Have:
• Familiarity with Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tools
• Background in data analytics or data science
• Experience owning and managing projects end-to-end What We Value
• Ability to work independently and take full responsibility for deliverables
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interactions
• Intent to learn and explore new technologies
• Growth OpportunitiesSetup and build multiple small-scale projects with full ownership
• Direct collaboration with technical experts and researchers at IIT Madras
• Continuous interaction with stakeholders provides opportunity to own projects and grow
• Clear path to become a principal engineer/software architect with increasing responsibilities

Compensation Competitive, based on experience and skills. Learn more about us at https://www.acrophase.org