Backend Developer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Backend Developer with 1-2 years of experience in Java or Python to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems. You will collaborate with frontend/mobile developers, product teams, and other engineers to develop APIs and services that power user-facing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java or Python.
• Build scalable and maintainable server-side components.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases and write efficient queries.
• Debug production issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• Write clean, modular, testable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend, mobile, product, and other cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong programming skills in either Java or Python.
• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of SQL and databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL; exposure to NoSQL is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Good debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Good to Have

• For Java: experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• For Python: experience with Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar frameworks.
• Exposure to caching, message queues, cloud platforms, microservices, or containerization.

About Us :

Founded in 2018, Kuku is India’s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of micro dramas, audio stories, and short courses. Kuku aims to be India’s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture, and history to the world with a firm belief in “Create In India, Create For The World”.

We deliver immersive entertainment and education through our OTT platforms: Kuku TV, Kuku FM, Guru, and more. With a mission to provide high-quality, personalized stories across genres in entertainment, spanning multiple formats and languages, Kuku continues to push boundaries and redefine India’s entertainment industry.