Software Developer 1

About Us
Interview Kickstart (IK) helps software engineers prepare for technical interviews at companies like Google, Meta, Netflix, and Amazon.

We offer a comprehensive career acceleration platform that includes live classes, mock interviews, interview prep tools, and career coaching delivered by current and former hiring managers from top tech companies.
We are a fully remote, fast-growing company and are looking for strong backend engineers to join our team.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and scale backend features end-to-end
Develop and optimize APIs, focusing on performance and reliability
Handle on-call bug resolution and ensure product stability
Write clean, maintainable, and test-driven code
Optionally contribute to frontend work using Next.js or jQuery if interested
Requirements
Minimum 6 months of experience with Python and Django / Django REST Framework (DRF)
Proficiency with MySQL, Git, and GitHub/GitLab workflows
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Good communication and collaboration ability
Bonus: Familiarity with data structures and algorithms, AI-first mindset
What We Offer
Fully remote work environment
High ownership and autonomy
Fast-paced team with opportunities for rapid growth
Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
Freedom to experiment and innovate