Backend SDE- 3

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet

Lokal is India's largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they've historically lacked access to:

• Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility
• Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities
• GyanTV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)
• Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
• Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support
• AstroLokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
• And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Why Join Us?

We're scaling fast with strong fundamentals, on a mission to empower millions through AI and access. At Lokal, you'll take ownership from day one, build for real impact, and help redefine the roadmap of how Bharat connects to opportunities, knowledge, and experts.

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions to meet business needs.
• Lead system design discussions and drive decisions on architecture and technology.
• Mentor junior developers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Take ownership of end-to-end project delivery, including design, development, and deployment.
• Optimize backend systems and databases for reliability and performance at scale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Continuously improve code quality, processes, and development practices

• Examples of Product-Specific Responsibilities you can expect to work on

• Develop and implement effective algorithms for content matching in user feeds, personalized recommendations, and executing campaigns using cohort calculations, ensuring adaptability to diverse behaviors.

• Design, develop and maintain WebSocket-based systems to enable low-latency, real-time video and audio communication with high reliability.
• Strong expertise in SQL database modeling and crafting highly efficient queries optimized for scalability and performance in large-scale systems.

• Experienced Professional: At least 5+ years of experience in backend development with a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions.

• Technical Expert:

• Python proficiency is preferred, but a solid foundational knowledge is the minimum requirement.

• Strong grasp of architectural patterns like microservices and event-driven systems.
• Expertise in database optimization (SQL/NoSQL) and API performance tuning.

• Expectation: It doesn't matter what language or stack you are comfortable with, but you should have explored it in depth. You should know the benefits, limitations, alternatives, and scope for improvement in your code.

• Problem-Solver at Scale: Skilled in addressing complex challenges and optimizing systems for high-volume, high-availability environments.

• Leader and Mentor: Able to guide junior developers, review designs, and drive technical excellence.
• Adaptable Innovator: Open to exploring new tools and technologies while balancing long-term vision with immediate goals.

• Experience with DevOps practices, such as CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for large-scale systems.
• A history of driving significant technical initiatives or system migrations.
• Experience with WebSockets and video streaming use cases will be a significant plus.

• Take ownership of impactful projects and technical decisions that shape the company's future.
• Work on challenging problems at scale, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with a passionate team, building meaningful products for millions of users.

Join us on our journey to redefine hyperlocal connectivity and make a meaningful impact across India