Senior Software Engineer (Python)

About TartanHQ

TartanHQ is an AI-first enterprise-tech company backed by 500 Global, Info Edge Ventures, and AngelList. We've raised ~$8.5M and are rapidly scaling toward profitability. Our platform powers operations for India's leading financial institutions including HDFC Bank, Bajaj Allianz, Care Health, Yes Bank, and 50+ enterprises.

We provide three core products: HyperVerify (80+ verification APIs), HyperSync (unified APIs for HRMS/ERP/CRM), and HyperApps (AI agents for insurance, banking, and compliance automation).

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer with 4-7 years of experience to join TartanHQ's backend engineering team. You will design and develop scalable, production-ready systems using Python-based frameworks, REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves full ownership of features from design to deployment, collaborating with product and design teams to build the HR/payroll tech products that drive TartanHQ's mission.

Key KPIs

• Sprint delivery utilization: >90%
• Feature delivery: 1 feature/month minimum
• Pull request reviews: 100% coverage
• Defect leakage: <2%

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

A typical week includes: code reviews and feature implementation, sprint ceremonies and standups, technical design discussions, debugging production issues, and knowledge sharing with the team. You'll work within 2-week sprint cycles, collaborating with product managers on requirements and QA on test strategies.

Core Responsibilities

Development Excellence (60% time allocation)

• Design and implement scalable backend features using Python, Django, or FastAPI
• Build and optimize REST APIs for high throughput and low latency
• Develop features for the AI layer powering TartanHQ products
• Write clean, testable code with >80% test coverage
• Implement database designs using PostgreSQL and optimize queries
• Deploy features using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Quality & Reliability (20% time allocation)

• Conduct thorough code reviews for team pull requests
• Debug and resolve production issues with RCA
• Optimize system performance and reduce technical debt
• Participate in design-driven development with proper documentation

Collaboration & Leadership (20% time allocation)

• Work closely with Engineering Managers and peer SDEs
• Collaborate with Product Leads on feature requirements
• Mentor junior engineers on coding standards and best practices
• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and tech talks

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4-7 years of backend engineering experience
• B.Tech in Computer Science or related field
• Expert proficiency in Python
• Strong experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask
• Deep understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Solid PostgreSQL/MySQL database experience
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Proficiency with AWS or GCP

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production systems
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message queues
• Experience with distributed systems and scalability patterns
• Knowledge of system design principles and trade-offs
• Contributions to open-source projects

What We Look For

• Ownership mindset: You take end-to-end responsibility for features
• Growth orientation: You actively seek feedback and learn from failures
• Collaboration: You communicate clearly and work effectively across teams
• Quality focus: You prioritize code quality and testing over speed
• Problem-solving: You break down complex problems systematically

Reporting To

Engineering Manager