Senior Backend Engineer at Sleepiz India in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

At Sleepiz, we are shaping the future of healthcare to ensure that patient care is more personalized, comfortable, and supportive by utilizing real-world data collected from patients in their Homes.

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our team. You will develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems. This role involves working with technologies in microservices architecture, RestAPIs, database management, and data streaming. You will collaborate closely with front-end engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that drive our products forward.

Who We Are:

Sleepiz AG (Ltd.) is a Zürich based startup with a mission to provide patient-centric disease management through seamless integration of contactless monitoring into people’s homes. Sleepiz leverages the power of sleep insights with a device simply placed on the bedside table. Our medical device, the ‘Sleepiz One+’ is the world’s first and, till-date, only non-contact vital signs monitor with CE Class IIa certification under European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) and FDA 510(k) Class II clearance in the USA.

What You Will Do:

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI and Flask.

- Build and maintain relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (e.g. Cassandra) databases, ensuring data integrity and scalability.

- Optimize SQL queries and work with complex data models.

- Architect and implement microservices using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.

- Implement data streaming solutions using technologies such as Kafka, ensuring smooth data ingestion and processing pipelines.

- Work with Git for version control and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams on code reviews and merge processes.

- Ensure security best practices are followed for backend services and API endpoints.

- Perform regular code testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to improve performance and stability.

- Collaborate with frontend engineers and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.

- Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, etc.) to ensure smooth and timely delivery of projects.

We Are Looking for Someone With

Qualification and Experience:

- Preferred Candidates from Tier-1 and Tier-2 Colleges (IIT, NIT, IIIT) Only.

- Proficiency in Python programming.

- Experience working with backend frameworks such as FastAPI and Flask.

- Solid understanding of relational and non-relational database design and management, including expertise in SQL.

- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.

- Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

- Experience with data streaming platforms, e.g., Kafka.

- Knowledge of version control using Git and collaborative workflows (code reviews, branching strategies, etc.).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and managing backend services in the cloud.

- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing (unit, integration), debugging, and logging

- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies.

Good To Have:

- Familiarity with NoSQL databases like Cassandra or Redis.
- Exposure to MLOps or working with machine learning models in production environments.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

What You’ll Get:

We are a dynamic, smart, and compassionate team that is passionate about sleep. As a part of our team, you will have ample collaboration and growth opportunities in a truly global and cross-functional team. You can work flexible hours knowing you are trusted with a high degree of self-responsibility and autonomy. On our team, you will not be another cog in the machine – we want everyone at Sleepiz to own their unique story and their successes.

Join our dynamic team by sharing your CV at hr@sleepiz.com. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Work Location: In person