Backend Developer

ParallelDots Inc. is a fast-growing global retail image recognition company that provides real-time retail shelf monitoring solutions and advanced retail analytics to worldwide FMCG manufacturers and retailers. ShelfWatch is an AI-image recognition platform that automatically checks retail shelf conditions and compliance from store images captured by field reps during store audits. Today, ShelfWatch is used by major Fortune 500 FMCG companies to track their retail in-store sales execution daily and enable FMCG organizations to make data-driven decisions that have a huge impact on their store sales. ParallelDots is led by the alumni of IIT KGP and BITS Pilani, with its headquarters in the USA and offices across India, UK, Europe, and Mexico. ParallelDots’ solutions are deployed in over 40 countries globally, covering over 1 million stores and processing over 10 million photos per month.

ParallelDots is seeking a skilled Backend Developer with a minimum of 1 year experience in Python and expertise in the Flask framework. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, MySQL, and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain robust and scalable Backend solutions using Python, Flask and MySQL.

2. Write clean, testable and modular code, primarily in Python, to create microservices.  

3. Collaborate with the front-end development team to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.  

4. Conduct through testing and debugging to identify and fix potential issues or bottlenecks in the system.  

5. Develop and maintain documentation for the Backend systems, including APIs specifications and technical documentation.  

6. Experience with cloud technologies like AWS/Google Cloud would be an added advantage.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 1 year experience in Python development.

2. Hands-on experience in the Flask framework.

3. Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs, MySQL and NoSQL databases.

4. Proven track record in developing and maintaining scalable Backend solutions.

5. Strong ability to write clean, testable and modular code.

6. Collaboration skills to work closely with the front-end development team.
7. Conduct through testing and debugging to ensure system stability.

8. Experience with cloud technologies, specifically AWS/Google Cloud, is a plus.