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Psi Square

About the RoleWe are looking for a Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Django to build scalable, AI-powered web applications. This role focuses on backend architecture, API development, AI/ML model integration, and Docker-based deployments.You will work on SaaS platforms, automation systems, and intelligent applications involving chatbots, recommendation engines, and data-driven decision systems.Core Technical Requirements (Must-Have Skills)&middot; Strong proficiency in Python&middot; Hands-on experience with Django / Django REST Framework&middot; Experience designing and building RESTful APIs&middot; Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or MySQL&middot; Experience with Docker (containerization &amp; deployments)&middot; Understanding of production deployment workflows&middot; Familiarity with Git-based version controlAI / Machine Learning Exposure (Required)&middot; Experience integrating ML models into backend systems&middot; Familiarity with:o TensorFlow / PyTorch / Scikit-learno OR AI API integrations (OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.)&middot; Understanding of model deployment concepts (inference APIs, optimization, scaling)Cloud &amp; DevOps (Preferred)&middot; Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure&middot; Basic understanding of:o CI/CD pipelineso Server configurationo Nginx / Gunicorno Background task queues (Celery, Redis)Frontend (Bonus &ndash; Not Mandatory)&middot; Familiarity with React.js or Next.js&middot; Ability to collaborate effectively with frontend developersKey Responsibilities&middot; Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Django&middot; Design secure, well-documented REST APIs&middot; Integrate AI/ML models into production environments&middot; Containerize applications using Docker&middot; Optimize performance, database queries, and system architecture&middot; Collaborate with frontend, AI, and DevOps teams&middot; Follow clean code principles and security best practicesJob Type: Full-timePay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs175,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Backend Engineer (Python/Django + AI Integration)

Digital Promotix

Location: Remote (Pakistan Preferred)Reports to: Founder / Technical LeadProject Type: Contract (4&ndash;6 Weeks)Work Type: Remote⸻AboutWe are building a high-scale, production-grade Google Ads data engine to power a large outbound sales infrastructure.This system will:<ul><li>Collect businesses actively running Google Ads (mobile-first)</li><li>Extract phone numbers from call ads and call extensions</li><li>Normalize and deduplicate data</li><li>Store structured lead records in PostgreSQL</li><li>Export automated daily CSV feeds for VICIdial</li><li>Scale to 20,000&ndash;50,000+ API requests per day</li></ul>We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Backend Engineer who has already built similar high-volume data ingestion or SERP-based automation systems in production environments.This is not an entry-level role and not a basic scraping task. We require prior real-world experience in scalable API-driven data systems.⸻Role OverviewAs Senior Backend Engineer &mdash; Data Pipeline, you will design and implement a scalable, mobile-first SERP automation system.You will own:<ul><li>API integration</li><li>Worker-based processing architecture</li><li>Deduplication logic</li><li>Database schema design</li><li>System reliability under scale</li><li>Automation and export workflows</li></ul>This is a backend-intensive engineering role focused on performance, scalability, and clean architecture.⸻Key ResponsibilitiesData Pipeline Development (40%)<ul><li>Build scalable Node.js worker-based data collectors</li><li>Integrate SERP APIs (SerpApi / DataForSEO)</li><li>Implement concurrency control and rate limiting</li><li>Design retry mechanisms and exponential backoff strategies</li><li>Ensure stability at 20,000+ daily API requests</li><li>Optimize performance for high-throughput ingestion</li></ul>⸻Database Architecture &amp; Deduplication (30%)<ul><li>Design PostgreSQL schema for:</li><li>Leads</li><li>Query history</li><li>Suppression lists</li><li>Implement deduplication logic (phone + domain based)</li><li>Optimize indexing and query performance</li><li>Maintain freshness tracking and query rotation logic</li><li>Prevent duplicate or stale data exports</li></ul>⸻Automation &amp; Infrastructure (20%)<ul><li>Implement Redis + BullMQ worker queues</li><li>Setup scheduled jobs (cron-based execution)</li><li>Automate daily CSV export for VICIdial</li><li>Deploy backend system to VPS/cloud</li><li>Configure process managers (PM2 or equivalent)</li><li>Implement structured logging and monitoring</li></ul>⸻Code Quality &amp; Scalability (10%)<ul><li>Write modular, maintainable backend architecture</li><li>Document system flow and data structure</li><li>Ensure error handling and graceful recovery</li><li>Maintain performance under high load</li></ul>⸻Required Qualifications &amp; Experience (Must-Have)<ul><li>4+ years professional backend development experience</li><li>Strong expertise in Node.js (async, API integration, error handling)</li><li>Advanced PostgreSQL knowledge (schema design, indexing, optimization)</li><li>Experience integrating high-volume third-party APIs</li><li>Experience with worker queues (BullMQ, Redis, or similar)</li><li>Proven experience handling 10,000+ API requests per day</li><li>Experience building scalable data ingestion or scraping systems</li><li>Strong understanding of concurrency, rate limiting, and retry logic</li><li>Experience deploying backend systems independently</li></ul>⸻Mandatory Prior Experience RequirementApplicants must have previously built at least one of the following:<ul><li>SERP-based data collection engine</li><li>Large-scale scraping or crawling pipeline</li><li>Marketing lead automation system</li><li>Distributed worker-based ingestion system</li><li>High-volume API automation backend</li></ul>You must be able to clearly explain:<ul><li>How you handled rate limits</li><li>How you prevented duplicates</li><li>How you structured your database</li><li>How you scaled worker processes</li><li>How you handled production failures</li></ul>Applications without demonstrated relevant experience will not be considered.⸻Preferred (Nice-to-Have)<ul><li>Experience with SerpApi or DataForSEO</li><li>Experience with marketing automation systems</li><li>Experience with dialer integrations (VICIdial)</li><li>Docker and basic DevOps knowledge</li><li>Experience handling US-based marketing data</li></ul>⸻Technical Stack<ul><li>Node.js</li><li>PostgreSQL</li><li>Redis + BullMQ</li><li>SERP API integration</li><li>Cron scheduling</li><li>CSV automation</li><li>VPS/cloud deployment</li></ul>⸻Project Deliverables<ul><li>Fully functional mobile-first SERP data engine</li><li>Reliable deduplication and suppression system</li><li>Automated daily VICIdial export</li><li>Stable worker-based architecture</li><li>Scalable configuration for 20k&ndash;50k queries per day</li><li>Documentation of architecture</li></ul>⸻Project TimelineEstimated Duration: 4&ndash;6 WeeksStart Date: Immediate⸻CompensationProject-Based Contract: 200,000 &ndash; 350,000 PKR(Compensation based on experience and portfolio)Potential long-term engagement based on performance.⸻Application ProcessTo apply, include:1. Description of a similar system you built2. Approximate request volume handled per day3. Architecture overview (Queue, DB, retry logic)4. Tech stack usedShortlisted candidates will be given a brief architecture discussion before final selection.Job Type: Contract Contract length: 1-2 monthsPay: Rs200,000.00 - Rs300,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior Backend Engineer — SERP Data Pipeline & Lead Automation (Node.js)

Xeven Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Role OverviewWe are looking for a proactive AI Backend Engineer with 1&ndash;2 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who lives at the intersection of FastAPI and LangChain, with a passion for building autonomous agents and sophisticated automation workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Integration: Design and deploy production-ready LLM applications using LangChain and LangGraph.Backend Development: Request lifecycle, async concepts, middleware, authentication, caching basics, background tasks/queues (nice to have), performance considerations.Agentic Workflows: Develop and orchestrate AI Agents capable of multi-step reasoning and tool use.Automation: Create complex, self-healing automation pipelines using tools like n8n.Intelligent Scraping: Implement AI-powered web scraping tools (e.g., Firecrawl, Crawl4AI, or custom LLM-based parsers) to gather and structure unstructured data.Data Management: Design and manage relational schemas in PostgreSQL or MySQL, ensuring data integrity for AI-driven features.Prompt Engineering: Prompt structuring, few-shot techniques, evaluation, prompt iteration, and guardrails.API design, authentication, logging, error handling, rate limiting, and monitoring.Technical RequirementsExperience: 1&ndash;2 years in a professional software development environment.Backend Mastery: Strong grasp of core backend concepts (RESTful APIs, Asyncio, Auth, Middleware) and database management.AI Stack: Hands-on experience with LLM orchestration (RAG pipelines, vector databases) and Agentic frameworks.Prompt Engineering: Proven ability to write &quot;system-level&quot; prompts that handle edge cases and maintain personas.Web Scraping: Proficiency in bypassing modern bot detection and using AI to extract structured data from chaotic web pages.Soft Skills &amp; LeadershipEffective Communicator: Able to explain why a certain model or prompt strategy was chosen to non-technical stakeholders.Self-Reliant &amp; Reliable: You take ownership of a feature from &quot;idea&quot; to &quot;deployment&quot; without constant hand-holding.Leadership Mindset: Even with 1&ndash;2 years of experience, you should be ready to mentor interns or lead specific AI initiatives within the team.Documentation: Ability to clearly document API endpoints and AI logic flow.Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience with Docker, CI/CD, or deploying services to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).Observability experience: logging/metrics/tracing (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana).Background job processing (Celery/RQ) or message queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka).Experience with vector databases (e.g., pgvector, Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.).Familiarity with frontend integration patterns for chat UIsJob Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Python Developer

Alpha Group of Companies

We&rsquo;re looking for a Node.js / MERN engineer with strong backend skills who enjoys building scalable APIs and backend systems.You&rsquo;ll primarily work on Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, powering APIs used by web and mobile applications.What you'll work on⁠ ⁠Building backend services using Node.js and Express⁠ ⁠Designing and implementing REST APIs⁠ ⁠Working with MongoDB and optimizing queries⁠ ⁠Implementing authentication and secure API design* ⁠Experience with React⁠ ⁠Familiarity with Docker⁠ ⁠Exposure to AWS or cloud infrastructure⁠ ⁠Collaborating with frontend and DevOps teamsWhat we're looking for⁠ ⁠1&ndash;4 years of experience with Node.js⁠ ⁠Strong JavaScript fundamentals⁠ ⁠Experience with MongoDB / Mongoose⁠ ⁠Experience building production APIs⁠ ⁠Comfortable working with GitDHA Phase 5, Lahore - OnsiteJunior&ndash;Mid LevelPay: From Rs150,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

MERN Stack Engineer

HR POD Careers

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 Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
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 Solid understanding of distributed systems and async architectures
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 Hands-on experience deploying LLMs such as GPT-4/4.1, Claude, LLaMA, Mistral, Mixtral
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 Experience serving models using vLLM, Triton, TGI, or similar frameworks
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 Strong understanding of transformer models and inference trade-offs
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 Strong Docker and Kubernetes experience
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 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for ML systems
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 Deploy and optimize LLMs (open-source and commercial) for production use
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 Evaluate and improve model quality (latency, accuracy, hallucination reduction, cost)
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 Implement prompt management, versioning, and A/B testing
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 Deploy and manage model-serving infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, GPUs)
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 Ensure security, data privacy, and compliance across AI pipelines
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Fullstack AI Engineer (Onsite, Lahore, PKR Salary)

Digital Artisan

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with deep expertise in PHP and Laravel to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate is experienced in complex integrations, real-time architectures, and advanced Laravel ecosystem features.- Experience Required: Minimum 4+ years (Laravel-focused)### Key Responsibilities- Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend applications using PHP &amp; Laravel- Design and implement robust RESTful / API-driven architectures- Integrate and manage payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Coinbase)- Build and maintain real-time systems using WebSockets and event broadcasting- Optimize application performance, database queries, and caching strategies- Implement background processing and asynchronous workflows- Ensure high code quality, testing coverage, and secure development practices- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver reliable solutions### Advanced Laravel Expertise Required- Laravel Service Container &amp; Dependency Injection- Queues, Jobs, Workers &amp; Horizon- Events, Listeners &amp; Broadcasting- Laravel Echo / WebSockets / Real-time architecture- Task Scheduling &amp; Automation- Eloquent ORM optimization &amp; complex query building- Caching strategies (Redis / Memcached)- API authentication (JWT, OAuth, Sanctum, Passport)- Middleware pipelines &amp; request lifecycle handling- Custom service providers &amp; package development- Testing (PHPUnit / Feature &amp; Unit tests)- Database migrations, seeders, factories- Performance tuning &amp; scaling Laravel applications### Technical Requirements- Strong command of PHP (OOP, design patterns, SOLID principles)- Hands-on experience with payment gateway integrations- Experience building real-time applications with WebSockets- Strong database experience: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB- Experience designing scalable backend architectures and APIs- Version control using Git and modern deployment workflows### Preferred Qualifications- Experience with high-traffic or distributed systems- Microservices or modular architecture experience- Cloud infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean)- CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker)### How to ApplyPlease send your resume and portfolio to: ranamudasir007@gmail.com Join us to build robust, scalable systems using modern backend technologies.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs40,000.00 - Rs120,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>PHP/Laravel: 4 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel)

Argon Tech

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Python Django Developer to lead backend development initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable architectures, building high-performance APIs, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring code quality and best practices across projects.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Python and Django</li><li>Architect and implement robust RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework</li><li>Lead backend system design and database architecture</li><li>Optimize application performance, scalability, and security</li><li>Review code, enforce best practices, and maintain coding standards</li><li>Integrate third-party APIs and external services</li><li>Implement background tasks using Celery/Redis or similar tools</li><li>Manage database performance (PostgreSQL/MySQL optimization)</li><li>Work closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams</li><li>Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical decision-making</li><li>Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or related field</li><li>4+ years of professional experience in Python development</li><li>Strong expertise in Django and Django REST Framework</li><li>Deep understanding of MVC architecture and software design patterns</li><li>Strong experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases</li><li>Experience with API authentication (JWT, OAuth)</li><li>Hands-on experience with Git and version control workflows</li><li>Experience in writing unit tests and integration tests</li><li>Strong problem-solving and debugging skills</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Please share your current salary, expected and notice period</li><li>Are you willing to come onsite for this job ?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Python/AI: 4 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Backend Engineer (Python/Django + AI Integration)

Senior Backend Engineer — SERP Data Pipeline & Lead Automation (Node.js)

Python Developer

MERN Stack Engineer

Fullstack AI Engineer (Onsite, Lahore, PKR Salary)

Senior Backend Developer (PHP / Laravel)

Python Developer