Senior Software Engineer

ABOUT US

Datacultr is a global Digital Operating System for Risk Management and Debt Recovery, we drive Collection Efficiencies, Reduce Delinquencies and Non-Performing Loans (NPL's). Datacultr is a Digital-Only provider of Consumer Engagement, Recovery and Collection Solutions, helping Consumer Lending, Retail, Telecom and Fintech Organizations to expand and grow their business in the under-penetrated New to Credit and Thin File Segments.

We are helping millions of new to credit consumers, across emerging markets, access formal credit and begin their journey towards financial health. We have clients across India, South Asia, South East Asia, Africa and LATAM.

Datacultr is headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Nairobi, and Mexico City; and our Development Center is located out of Gurugram, India.

ORGANIZATION'S GROWTH PLAN

Datacultr's vision is to enable convenient financing opportunities for consumers, entrepreneurs and small merchants, helping them combat the Socio-economic problems this segment faces due to restricted access to financing.

We are on a mission to enable 35 million unbanked & under-served people,access financial services by the end of 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Software Engineer
with 4-8 years of professional experience in
Python and Django
, specifically in building REST APIs using frameworks like
FASTAPI
and
Django Rest Framework (DRF)
. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with
Redis cache
,
Docker
,
PostgreSQL
,
Kafka
,
Elasticsearch
, and
ETL pipelines
.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Python, Django (including DRF), FastAPI, and other modern frameworks.
• Build robust and scalable REST APIs, ensuring efficient data transfer and seamless integration with frontend and third-party systems.
• Utilize
  Redis
  for caching, session management, and performance optimization.
• Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines
  to efficiently process and transform large datasets across systems.
• Integrate and maintain
  Kafka
  for building real-time data streaming and messaging services.
• Implement
  Elasticsearch
  for advanced search capabilities, data indexing, and analytics functionalities.
• Containerize applications using
  Docker
  for easy deployment and scalability.
• Design and manage
  PostgreSQL
  databases, ensuring data integrity and performance tuning.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions, particularly around data flow and microservices communication.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, ensuring smooth operation of production systems.
• Profile and optimize Python code for improved performance and scalability.
• Implement and maintain
  CI/CD pipelines
  for automated testing and deployment.

Key Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in backend development using
  Python
  .
• Strong proficiency in
  Django
  ,
  DRF
  , and RESTful API development.
• Experience with
  FastAPI
  ,
  asyncio
  , and modern Python libraries.
• Solid understanding of
  PostgreSQL
  and relational database concepts.
• Proficiency with
  Redis
  for caching and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with
  Docker
  and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with
  Kafka
  for real-time messaging and event-driven systems.
• Experience implementing and maintaining
  ETL pipelines
  for structured/unstructured data.
• Working knowledge of
  Elasticsearch
  for search and data indexing.
• Exposure to
  AWS
  services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS) and cloud-native development.
• Understanding of
  Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  and automation frameworks.
• Strong grasp of Git and collaborative development practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of unsecured lending in emerging markets
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, innovation-focused work environment
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Location & Work Model

• Immediate joining possible
• 5 Days Work From Office
• Based in Gurugram, Sector 65