Senior Software Engineer (For AI-driven Platform)

KLAARA provides AI-driven solutions tailored to the needs of customers in the capital market, insurance, reinsurance, and various other organizations. Our cutting-edge platform empowers businesses to transform their unstructured data into actionable intelligence, fuelling better decision-making and driving competitive advantage.

At Klaara, we're building an AI platform so advanced, even our code has code. We're a fast-paced startup turning complex algorithms into elegant solutions—one line of code at a time. 

We are seeking highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic AI-driven Product Team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our software applications. You will work closely with Backend Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and Product Managers to bring AI driven solutions to life and to ensure the scalability and performance of our systems. You're not just a developer; you're a digital visionary who turns caffeine into code and ideas into reality. If you can solve the enigma hidden in this text, you're exactly who we're looking for.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement high-performance, scalable, reusable, and robust backend components and APIs for by using NodeJS, Python.

• Work with micro services architecture to break down monolithic systems and scale products.

• Integrate user-facing elements created by Front-end developers with server-side logic, ensuring optimal performance.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, DevOps, Product Managers, and QA engineers.

• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

• Optimize application performance and resolve complex technical issues by applying programming design patterns.

• Promoting best DevOps practices for the team. 

• Work in an agile environment, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.

• Evaluate our architectures and implement improvements that would make Turing proud. 

• Create documents so clear, they'll stand the test of time (and tech updates).

• Manage and mentor talented engineers, inspiring innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Backend development with one of following programming languages, such as NodeJS, Python, or Java. 
  
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
  
• Proficiency in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  
• Knowledge of Data Dictionaries, Templates, Workflows.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
  
• Extensive experience with backend development and architecture. 
  
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
  
• Proficient understanding of GIT for versioning.
  
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and optimization skills.
  
• Startup Spirit: Self-motivated, comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment
  
• Good command of spoken & written English, Mandarin. French is great plus. 
  
• A fast learner and able to work independently.