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Software Engineer, API(Python)

Nexla
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with Python as your primary language
  • Experience with FastAPI or a similar async Python framework such as Starlette, plus SQLAlchemy
  • Strong SQL and relational database skills, including schema design and query optimization
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests with a clear understanding of testing priorities
  • Experience owning production systems with knowledge of operational discipline including monitoring and incident response
  • Familiarity with AI tools and their practical applications in work
Nice to have
  • Working knowledge of AWS or GCP, including deploying applications and using managed services
  • Experience with background job processing frameworks like Celery or event-driven architectures like Kafka
  • Experience with data-intensive systems or the data integration domain
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer at Nexla, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the full stack of the company's SaaS platform, focusing on APIs, data models, and integrations using Python and FastAPI. Your role involves collaborating with the team to define requirements, building features, and ensuring the reliability and performance of the platform. You will also be engaged in debugging, monitoring, and addressing technical debt while contributing to a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Things to weigh
  • No salary or specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Role involves a significant amount of ambiguity as the product definition is evolving with AI
  • Expectations for high ownership and self-direction without detailed specifications
  • Hybrid work model requires overlap with Pacific time for collaboration
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