Backend Engineer (4+ Years)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with teams in US, London, Dubai, India

About Us:

In a world of deepfakes and AI, we show you what’s real. Virtualness is an authentication, verification and engagement platform for credentials, awards, events, and products. Founded in 2022 by industry leaders Kirthiga Reddy (ex-Meta, ex-SoftBank) and Saurabh Doshi (ex-Meta, ex-Viacom), Virtualness provides an end-to-end solution for designing authenticated certificates, trophies and badges using generative AI, minting them on blockchain, adding video messages or other rewards, and securely distributing to recipients globally — in less than a minute. No prior knowledge of blockchain is required.

Virtualness is trusted by leading brands and organizations across the globe. Whether powering the Asian Academy Awards with digital trophies, authenticating TiE50 Startup Winners, commemorating events at Stanford GSB, becoming the exclusive blockchain partner for Liga1 (the largest football league in Asia), or providing secure voting for eWOW Global Awards — Virtualness helps its partners protect their brand and resources, boost engagement, and ensure that the credentials and awards they issue are tamper-proof, authentic, permanent, shareable on LinkedIn, and easily verifiable by anyone worldwide.

Virtualness is backed by blue chip investors including Blockchange Ventures, Polygon Ventures, F7 Ventures, Micron Ventures, Better Ventures, FalconX, Shorooq Partners, Impact Venture Capital, and Oceans Ventures, alongside angels like Carolyn Everson, Randi Zuckerberg, Harsh Jain, Stacy Brown-Philpot, and other influential thought leaders.

For more information, please visit about.virtualness.io.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining RESTful APIs, preferably using Django or similar web development frameworks. You will be responsible for independently managing complex modules and ensuring they integrate seamlessly with other parts of our system. Your expertise in data structures, database design, and problem-solving will be critical in developing scalable and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Django.
Architect and implement scalable database solutions that support our growing data needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Independently manage complex modules, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
Utilize AI tools to enhance development processes and product features.
Analyze and optimize application code for efficiency and performance.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in Python development.
Strong experience with Django or similar web development frameworks.
Proficient in designing and building RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and database design.
Experience with AI tools and their application in software development.
Proven problem-solving aptitude and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and manage complex modules with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Ethereum-based smart contracts and Web3 interfaces.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Health insurance
Flexible work hours
ESOPS
Opportunities for professional growth
Access to cutting-edge technologies
A collaborative and innovative work environment