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We're seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in architecting and scaling our platform as we pursue our mission to healthify a billion people! As a senior team member, you'll drive technical decisions, mentor junior developers, and help shape our engineering culture.Key Responsibilities● Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend architectures and microservices● Lead complex technical projects from conception to delivery● Establish coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines● Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to ensure code quality● Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to optimize system performance● Identify and resolve system bottlenecks and technical debt● Drive innovation in our technology stack and development processes● Participate in technical decision-making and architecture discussions● Handle incident management and lead problem-solving efforts for critical issuesTechnical Skills & Requirements:● Strong proficiency in Python and deep understanding of its internals● Expert-level experience with Django framework, including custom middleware development and optimization● Advanced knowledge of database systems (MySQL, MongoDB) including query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning● Proven experience with caching solutions (Redis) and message queues● Strong background in API design and microservices architecture● Expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, ECS)● Experience with containerization (Docker) and container deployment and management tools (ECS)● Proficiency in implementing CI/CD pipelines● Knowledge of monitoring tools and APM solutions (New Relic, Coralogix)● Experience with performance optimization and scalability challengesProfessional Attributes:● Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and delivering large-scale projects● Strong system design and architectural decision-making abilities● Excellence in technical documentation and knowledge sharing● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex production issues● Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership● Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams● Track record of driving engineering best practices and process improvementsQualifications:● Minimum 5+ years of experience in backend development● Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field● Extensive experience in high-growth or startup environments● Proven experience building and scaling applications handling millions of users● History of contributing to or maintaining open-source projects is a plus