Kuku fm

Overview

We are looking for a Backend Developer with 1-2 years of experience in Java or Python to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems. You will collaborate with frontend/mobile developers, product teams, and other engineers to develop APIs and services that power user-facing products.

About Kuku fm

Founded in 2018, Kuku is India’s leading storytelling platform, offering a vast digital library of micro dramas, audio stories, and short courses. Kuku aims to be India’s largest cultural exporter of stories, culture, and history to the world with a firm belief in “Create In India, Create For The World”.

Requirements & Eligibility

• 1-2 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong programming skills in either Java or Python.
• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of SQL and databases such as MySQL/PostgreSQL; exposure to NoSQL is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java or Python.
• Build scalable and maintainable server-side components.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Work with relational and/or NoSQL databases and write efficient queries.
• Debug production issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• Write clean, modular, testable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend, mobile, product, and other cross-functional teams.