Back End Developer

Bangalore, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love problem-solving, debugging, and enhancing user experiences, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain robust backend services using Python and Django.
• Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL to support business processes.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless communication between backend and frontend applications.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate Angular-based UI with backend services.
• Work with Celery and Redis for task queues and asynchronous processing (preferred).
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to enhance application reliability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python and Django Web Framework.
• Experience working with Angular (good to have).
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and database schema design.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development.
• Working experience with Celery and Redis is a plus.
• Understanding of Open edX and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript for frontend collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in EdTech or similar industries.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a bonus.