Description:

The Software Development Engineer -1 (Backend) position involves working closely with a team of experienced developers.
Responsibilities include developing large features, fixing on-call bugs, designing and developing new APIs, optimizing and fixing bugs in existing APIs, and writing tests for the APIs.
Resolving on-call bugs will be a priority, followed by continuing work on feature development planned for the sprint.
If the candidate has experience or interest in front-end development, they will also contribute to front-end development using NextJS and jQuery.

Requirements:

Candidates should have 0 - 2 years of experience in Python and Django/Django REST framework (DRF).
A good understanding of MySQL, Git, and GitHub/GitLab is required.
Candidates must possess good debugging and online searching skills.
Good communication skills are essential for this role.
Strong problem-solving skills are necessary, including the ability to solve easy data structures and algorithms problems.

The position offers a permanent remote/work-from-home option and a flexible work culture.
Employees will work with a cutting-edge technology stack.
There is complete ownership and trust from top management.
Ideas and concerns from employees are carefully listened to by top management.
The work environment encourages experimentation, learning from failures, and personal growth.
High performers can expect rapid career progression.
Employees will be part of a high pedigree, high caliber team.
The role provides an opportunity to learn how a fast-growing startup operates and scales.