Job Description

About Us

Teamnest is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of innovative

HR Technology (HR Tech)

solutions, based in Mumbai. Our platform leverages advanced technology, including AI, to streamline Human Resources processes such as talent management, employee experience, and HR analytics. We aim to empower businesses to build better workforces and make data-driven HR decisions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated

Mid-Level Backend Developer

to join our Product Development team in Mumbai. In this full-time, on-site role, you will be crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend services for our core HR Tech applications. Your day-to-day work will involve complex coding, testing, debugging, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful HR solutions.


The candidate must possess a strong functional understanding of core Human Resources processes and compliance frameworks. This includes practical experience with modules such as

Payroll and Statutory Compliance

(including PF, ESI, Gratuity),

Attendance and Time Management

(including shift rules, overtime logic, and exception handling),

Leave Management

, and the foundational structure of

Employee Cost-to-Company (CTC)

.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and scale

backend services

for high-availability HR Tech applications using

Python (3.x)

and the

Django

framework. Design, develop, and optimize

RESTful APIs

(using

Django Rest Framework - DRF

) and/or

GraphQL endpoints

for seamless data flow between the frontend, databases, and third-party integrations. Work closely with HR domain experts and product managers to translate complex HR requirements into technical specifications and features. Ensure

data security, privacy, and compliance

(e.g., GDPR, local regulations) in handling sensitive employee and organizational data. Write

clean, testable, and reusable code

following best practices (e.g., unit testing, static analysis, and adherence to PEP8). Optimize database schemas and queries, specifically using

PostgreSQL / MySQL

, for performance and high scalability to handle large volumes of HR data. Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing codebase, actively contributing a

problem-solving mindset

to system improvements. Contribute to

DevOps workflows

including maintaining

CI/CD pipelines

using tools like

Docker

and

GitHub Actions

.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum

4 to 6 years

of professional experience in

Python

development, with a strong focus on the

Django framework

. In-depth knowledge of

Django ORM

and extensive experience with

Django Rest Framework (DRF)

. Proficiency in database management, specifically

PostgreSQL / MySQL

, including complex query writing and optimization skills. Familiarity with distributed task queues and caching mechanisms using technologies like

Redis / Celery

. Strong understanding of

web security

principles, including implementing

authentication and authorization

(e.g., OAuth2, JWT). Practical experience with containerization technologies like

Docker

, version control (

Git

), and setting up/maintaining

CI/CD pipelines

. Exposure to major

cloud platforms

(e.g.,

AWS / Azure / GCP

). Ability to write comprehensive

unit tests

and experience working within automated testing environments.

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

Experience with HR Tech, HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems), Talent Management, or Payroll platforms. Knowledge of

microservices architecture

and/or

event-driven systems

. Familiarity with full-text search engines like

Elasticsearch / OpenSearch

for advanced HR document and data indexing. Exposure to integrating with third-party AI APIs or services, or experience with

LLM/NLP models

for capabilities like sentiment analysis or intelligent document processing.

Why Join Us?

You will be instrumental in developing the next generation of HR software that impacts thousands of employees and organizations globally. We offer a collaborative environment, cutting-edge technology exposure, and excellent opportunities for professional growth in the burgeoning HR Tech space.