AcadAlly - Lead Backend Developer - Python/Django Frameworks (4-5 yrs)

Job Title : Senior/Lead Backend Developer (Python/Django)

Location : On-site (Delhi)

Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5+ Years

About AcadAlly.ai :

AcadAlly.ai is revolutionizing education technology by leveraging AI to diagnose student misconceptions and bridge learning gaps. Our platform uses advanced LLMs, cognitive modelling, and real-time analytics to empower educators and transform student outcomes. Join us to build scalable systems that impact millions of learners globally.

Role Overview :

We seek a seasoned Backend Developer to build, and scale high-performance APIs and distributed systems. You'll lead the development of our core platform using Django REST Framework, Redis, and Celery, ensuring robustness, scalability, and seamless integration with AI/ML pipelines.

Key Responsibilities :

API Development & Scalability :

- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework to serve thousands of concurrent users.

- Optimize backend systems for low-latency, high-throughput performance (caching with Redis, task queues with Celery).

System Design & Architecture :

- Architect fault-tolerant, distributed systems capable of handling exponential growth.

- Implement microservices, load balancing, and database sharding (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

Collaboration & Leadership :

- Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices (DRY, SOLID, TDD).

- Work cross-functionally with AI/ML, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features.

Performance & Security :

- Monitor system health using tools like Prometheus/Grafana; troubleshoot bottlenecks.

- Ensure compliance with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, data encryption).

Must-Have Skills :

- 5+ years in backend development with Python/Django.

- Expertise in Django REST Framework for building scalable APIs.

- Excellent problem-solving and algorithmic thinking.

Nice-to-Have :

- Familiarity with edtech platforms or AI/ML integration.

- Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, or serverless architectures.

- Contributions to open-source projects.

Why Join AcadAlly.ai?

- Impact : Architect systems that empower educators to diagnose and address learning gaps for millions of students.

- Technical Innovation : Solve complex challenges in distributed systems, real-time data processing, and high-concurrency API design.

- Collaboration : Partner with AI/ML teams to optimize integration pipelines and enable intelligent features (e.g., real-time analytics).

- Growth : Lead initiatives to improve system reliability, performance, and security in a mission-driven environment.