Backend Engineer
CodeRound is hiring for this role for a VC-backed startup.
- Python
- FastAPI
- Backend
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- GCP
- System Design
- Scalable Systems
- Microservices
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
- AI/ML
- Production Systems
- DSA
- DBMS
- Networking
Build scalable backend systems and APIs that power AI products and platforms. Work closely with ML engineers to ship reliable, production-ready software.
What you'll do
- Build backend services using Python (FastAPI preferred)
- Develop REST APIs and backend systems
- Design scalable and reliable services
- Work with PostgreSQL, Redis, and message queues
- Deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
- Write clean, tested, production-ready code
- Collaborate with ML and product teams
Must have
4–7 years of backend engineering experience Strong Python and FastAPI (or Flask/Django) Strong Computer Science fundamentals (DSA, DBMS, OS, Networking) Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis Experience building scalable backend systems Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Good to have
Experience working on AI/ML products Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Celery WebSockets or gRPC Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana) Startup or high-growth company experience Open-source contributions