Python Developer

CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.

You will be a part of Cactus Labs which is the R&D Cell of Cactus Communications. Cactus Labs is a high impact cell that works to solve complex technical and business problems that help keep us strategically competitive in the industry. We are a multi cultural team spread across multiple countries. We work in the domain of AI/ML especially with Generative AI (Text, Images, Audio), Language Understanding, Explainable AI, Big Data, Operations (MLOps, DevOps) etc.

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Python Developer to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our software solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, has a deep understanding of programming languages, and is comfortable working with diverse technical skill sets and cloud services.

• Develop high-quality software solutions (usingPython, nodejs) with clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices.

• Work with various cloud platforms (AWS preferably) to build, deploy and manage applications and services.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and collaborate with team members to architect innovative and robust software designs.

• Work on projects that require a range of technical skillsets and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Stay updated with latest industry trends, technologies and best practices in the domain of AI (LLMs) and software engineering.

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• 1-4 years of relevant experience with Python.

• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with integration of enterprise-grade LLM APIs (Gemini, OpenAI, Claude) for building solutions.
• Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud services like AWS Lambda, EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SQS, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised.Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, please refer to the following: -

1) Technical round with a panel of 2 interviewers for 1 hour (Virtual)

2) Techno-functional round for 1 hour (Virtual)

3) HR Business partner round for 30 minutes

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed.We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

• Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
• Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
• Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
• Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

At Cactus Communications, we break barriers between science and researchers. We are a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. At CACTUS, we champion an accelerate from anywhere culture that fuels our high-performance mindset. Flexibility isn't just a benefit-it's the cornerstone of our productivity. By empowering our teams to work when and where they thrive best, we ensure innovation, drive, and excellence remain at the heart of everything we do.