Job Description
Unacademy
Backend Developer
Full time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Unacademy is seeking a talented and experienced Backend Developer to join our backend systems team. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems that power our education platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, front-end engineers, and data scientists, to deliver high-quality solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the education technology space.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
1 Year EXP
1. Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience as a backend engineer, developing scalable systems.
2. Proficiency in Python and experience with MySQL database management.
3. Solid understanding and experience with AWS cloud services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and IAM.
4. Experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating them with frontend systems. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
5. Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and version control (Git).
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, agile startup environment and deliver high-quality software solutions.
7. Availability to be part of the on-call roster and work from our office in Bangalore.
1. Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems and APIs using Go, Python, MySQL, and AWS cloud services.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose solutions, and implement robust backend systems.
3. Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
4. Participate in the on-call roster and resolve production incidents promptly to maintain system availability and performance.
5. Leverage AWS cloud services to design, implement, and optimize backend systems for scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in developing web applications and should be proficient in back-end development.
