About the job

Are you a skilled backend engineer with a passion for building robust and scalable systems? Look no further than Naamche! We're an innovative tech startup dedicated to turning product ideas into reality. From designing and implementing efficient backend solutions to collaborating with cross-functional teams, we're constantly pushing boundaries and seeking new ways to make an impact.

As a Backend Engineer at Naamche, you'll play a pivotal role in our talented team of engineers and designers. We're seeking someone who can offer fresh perspectives, and tackle a variety of projects. If you're driven by product development, eager to expand your skills as an engineer, and thrive in a collaborative environment, you’re in the right place!

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining scalable backend systems using Python and related frameworks (Django/FastAPI)
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to define, architect, and deliver high-quality features
• Designing and implementing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to support seamless integration with frontend applications
• Ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems through efficient coding practices, optimization, and monitoring
• Investigating and resolving technical issues, including bug fixes and performance optimizations
• Communicating with clients in the US and presenting application demo to stakeholders

Job Requirements

Skill Set

• You are proficient in Python and and have built backend systems using Python frameworks (e.g., Django, FastAPI)
• Experience with other programming languages like JS (NodeJS) is a plus.
• You have a strong understanding of RESTful (GraphQL is a plus) API design principles and follow the best practices
• You have experience working with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB and know the tradeoffs of different database schema designs.
• You are familiar with the basics of containerization with Docker
• You do not shy away from presenting your work to the stake holders and can hold fluent communication in English
• You have a basic understanding of the world of data analysis and AI in Python (i.e. familiarity with popular libraries or an eagerness and aptitude to learn the relevant concepts)
• You have a passion for developing products, not just writing softwares, i.e. you think beyond the JIRA tickets assigned to you and try to understand the business objective behind the software.
• You don’t shy away from providing feedback to your colleagues and you don’t get offended when you receive constructive criticism.
• You take your own initiatives and don’t wait on your supervisor to tell you what to do

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in backend engineering roles