Backend Engineer (Web Application)

Company Description

Contineu AI is an early stage start-up based in Bengaluru that specializes in AI-enabled construction project management and progress monitoring solutions. Our mission is to automate and streamline the project control process, enabling teams to effortlessly compare as-planned to as-built without manual human input. We are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of construction projects.

Role Description

At Contineu AI, an early-stage startup, you'll lead backend development and shape our company's direction. As a Backend Engineer, you'll build and maintain server-side components, playing a pivotal role in our growth. This full-time on-site position involves designing APIs, integrating databases, optimizing performance, and ensuring top-tier security and reliability.

Responsibilities

Backend Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and security of server-side components.
• Implement efficient algorithms and data structures to handle large-scale data processing.

System Design:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and design robust, scalable systems.
• Architect solutions that accommodate future scalability and flexibility.

Code Quality and Documentation:

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including API specifications and database schemas.

Cloud Infrastructure:

• Utilize expertise in Kubernetes and AWS platform to deploy and manage cloud-based resources.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability.

Security and Authentication:

• Implement secure authentication mechanisms, including user authentication and multi-factor authentication.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality through robust security practices.

Team Collaboration:

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior developers and interns.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, AI engineers and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of backend development experience using GoLang, Python (Django, FastAPI), or Node.js
• Proficiency in relational databases, with a focus on design and performance optimization
• Strong skills in building REST APIs and integrating third-party services
• Experience with cloud services (AWS/GCP) setup and management
• Familiarity with implementing API caching using Redis or similar technology
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment