Backend Development at Kuku fm

Role 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”.

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.

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.