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About this Lead Software Engineer role at Side

Side · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services using Python.
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs using the FastAPI framework.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Develop and manage database schemas, queries, and integrations using MongoDB.
  • Implement secure, reliable, and efficient microservices architectures.
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on AWS services such as EC2, S3, and ElastiCache.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage version control using Git.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
  • Ensure adherence to security and data protection standards.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python backend development.
  • Strong experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks (Flask/Django).
  • Solid understanding of REST API design principles and best practices.
  • Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
  • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
  • Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

What we offer:

  • The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are:

Side is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection.

For more information, visit www.side.inc

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About Side

Who we are

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video game industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world. Join Side's global team of passionate gamers and contribute to top-notch game development. Discover opportunities in Asia, North America, South America, Europe and beyond.

Experience our side of life, for more information, visit side.inc

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