Software Development Engineer I - Backend Engineering

<p>We are seeking a passionate SDE-1 (Backend Engineer) who is eager to build scalable backend systems and grow into a strong backend specialist.

You will work closely with senior engineers to design and implement core services in Golang, integrate with Kafka for event-driven workflows, and build robust REST APIs powering our applications.

<br/><br/>Responsibilities : <br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Golang.

<br/><br/>- Implement REST APIs and ensure high performance and reliability.

<br/><br/>- Work with Kafka to build and consume event-driven systems.

<br/><br/>- Contribute to database design and query optimization in both SQL and NoSQL databases.<br/><br/>- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with proper documentation.

<br/><br/>- Participate in code reviews, learning from peers while improving overall code quality.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, QA, DevOps).

<br/><br/>Qualifications & Experience : <br/><br/>- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

<br/><br/>- 1-3 years of experience building backend services.

<br/><br/>- Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Golang; Python is a plus).<br/><br/>- Understanding of event-driven architectures and message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ).<br/><br/>- Experience with REST API development and integration.

<br/><br/>- Exposure to SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).<br/><br/>- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker).

<br/><br/>- Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.

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