Senior Backend Engineer

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Python programming.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Java.
• Proven experience designing and building REST APIs and backend applications.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design and query optimisation.
• Solid experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments and with command-line tools.
• Experience designing systems for scalability, reliability, and performance.

AI and LLM Exposure (Preferred):

• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, or open-source models.
• Strong understanding of prompt engineering concepts.
• Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar tools.
• Practical experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, or generative AI applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Demonstrated experience owning features or systems end-to-end in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Ability to mentor others and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building and shipping production systems using Python or Java.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong familiarity with Docker and containerised applications.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to system design decisions.
• Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.