Software Engineer-Backend
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 1–3 years
About Pocket FM
Pocket FM, founded in 2018, is India’s leading audio storytelling platform, transforming the way millions consume stories. Offering high-quality serialized content across genres such as Romance, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Mythology in eight languages, Pocket FM has built a strong global presence with over 200 million listeners worldwide. With users spending an average of 120 minutes daily on the platform, it has emerged as one of the fastest-growing audio platforms, rapidly expanding its reach across the US, Europe, LATAM, and Southeast Asia.
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated and curious developer to join our fast-paced engineer for our FM team. You will play a key role in building scalable backend services and APIs that power our audio platform. If you are passionate about backend development and have hands-on experience with Python or Golang, we’d love to connect with you.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain highly scalable backend systems using Python or Golang
- Develop RESTful APIs and services for Pocket FM’s core platform
- Work closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver seamless user experiences
- Optimize application performance and write clean, maintainable code
- Participate in code reviews, learning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues as part of a collaborative team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 1–3 years of backend development experience in Python or Golang
- Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (DSA, OOP, OS, networking)
- Familiarity with REST API development and version control (Git)
- Working knowledge of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Ability to write modular, reusable, and testable code
- Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
Nice to Have
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with container technologies like Docker
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, or CI/CD tools
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal backend projects
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