Join a mission‑driven team building data platforms that empower civic engagement across India. You’ll lead backend initiatives that transform open‑source tools into scalable solutions for public sector and civil‑society partners.
What You’ll Do
- Lead design and architecture of scalable backend systems handling large, multi‑geography data.
- Establish backend engineering best practices, ensuring code quality, performance, and reliability.
- Build and maintain observability, monitoring, and alerting for proactive issue detection.
- Develop robust data pipelines with automated scheduling, fault tolerance, and scaling.
- Design and implement APIs that integrate open‑source solutions and external systems.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a high‑performance team culture.
What You Need
- 5–8 years of backend engineering experience with leadership or mentorship duties.
- Expert proficiency in Python and frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, indexing, and query optimization.
- Hands‑on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps workflows.
- Proven ability to design microservices, IaC, and production‑grade cloud deployments.
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex requirements for diverse stakeholders.
Good to Have
- Contributions to open‑source projects or communities.
- Experience working with government, civic‑tech, or research organizations.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and message queues such as Redis or RabbitMQ.
The Opportunity
The role offers a ₹60,000 annual wellness stipend and a strong commitment to diversity, including six months paid parental leave for primary caregivers.