Job Description

Job description:

Please note: We are a remote-first organization so you can work from anywhere in India. 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.
Job responsibilities:
• Develop high-quality software solutions (using Python , nodejs) with clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Work with various cloud platforms ( AWS, GCP, Azure ) 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.


Qualifications and prerequisites:
• 1-4 years of relevant experience with Python . We also prefer experience in other languages like NodeJS .
• Experience and understanding of cloud services like AWS Lambda, EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, EFS, SQS, etc.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development .
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with git, microservices architecture .
• Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


Additional information:

CACTUS is a culture-driven company powered by its people, their passion, and their inspiration. All Cactizens live by the culture and values that define us.


We value people for their talent, personality, competency, and the ability to learn and grow. We create a work environment that allows people to thrive and show their best performance. We believe in meritocracy.


We take pride in our diversity. We strive to embrace diverse voices and create an inclusive workplace.


We encourage all Cactizens to talk openly about their ideas and opinions and provide feedback to anyone who is a part of CACTUS, regardless of designation, experience, or seniority. We also encourage them to place their trust and be open to differences in opinions and feedback.


About CACTUS:

Cactus Communications is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. We offer editorial, translation, education, and training solutions for researchers; strategic and tactical scientific content solutions to global life science organizations; AI-powered scholarly publishing products for journals and researchers; and solutions for science dissemination and engagement with peers, public, and policymakers for wider research outreach. We have offices in London, Princeton, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, and Mumbai; a global workforce of over 3,000 experts; and customers from over 190 countries.


Awards and recognition:
• Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
• Recognised as 'Employers of the Future' two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
• Recognised as One of India's Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in 2022
• Winner of 'Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services' at AWS AI Conclave 2022
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
• Emerged as one of India's Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019
• Ranked #1 among India's Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work Institute in 2017