Highlights
Scale fast without layers of bureaucracy. High-ownership culture. Passionate founding team. Bangalore-based, in-person energy.
Description
Job Summary
pWe're seeking a junior backend engineer to join our dynamic engineering team at Homerun, a fast-growing startup in the home and construction materials space. You'll own entire services from start to finish, working with Go and contributing to production systems that power our backend infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Write backend services in Go for API endpoints, business logic, database interactions, and background jobs
- Work with PostgreSQL daily, handling queries, schema design, indexes, and migrations
- Build and consume REST APIs following established patterns
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
- Implement Redis caching for high-read flows
- Integrate third-party services like payments, notifications, and search
- Participate in code reviews and debug production issues using logs, traces, and metrics
- Pick up infrastructure basics on the job: Docker, CI/CD, Cloud Run, structured logging
Required Skills
- Go programming language
- PostgreSQL database management
- REST API design and implementation
- Debugging skills
- Coding fundamentals in any language (e.g., Python, Java)
Required Skills Explained
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- Go Programming: Essential for writing backend services and API endpoints.
- Database Management with PostgreSQL: For handling queries, schema design, indexes, and migrations.
- API Design and RESTful Principles: To build and consume REST APIs effectively.
- Caching Techniques with Redis: For optimizing read-heavy operations.
- Integration Skills: For connecting third-party services like payments and notifications.
- Code Reviews and Production Debugging: Using logs, traces, and metrics for troubleshooting.
- Infrastructure Tools: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud Run, and structured logging.
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Who is this for
pWe're looking for someone who loves to code, has a passion for solving complex problems, and thrives in an early-stage startup environment. If you have a strong foundation in programming and a willingness to learn new technologies, we want you on our team.
Why This Job is a Good Opportunity
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liPremium Location: Based in Bangalore, offering vibrant work culture and a dynamic tech community.liMentorship Available: Learn Go and other backend technologies directly from experienced teammates."}
Interview Preparation Tips
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- Understand PostgreSQL Fundamentals: Be ready to discuss schema design, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
- Familiarize Yourself with REST API Patterns: Learn best practices for designing and consuming APIs.
- Redis Caching: Understand basic caching patterns and how they improve application performance.
- Prepare Case Studies: Share examples of past projects or experiences where you integrated third-party services.
- Mock Code Reviews: Practice explaining your code and receiving feedback to prepare for real reviews.
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Career Growth in This Role
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Frequently Asked Questions
What programming languages should I know to apply?We're open to candidates with strong coding fundamentals in any language such as Python, Java, C++, or Rust.
Is prior experience with Go required?While it's a plus, we're more interested in your passion for learning and problem-solving skills.
What kind of support will I get as a junior engineer?You'll work alongside our backend tech lead and receive hands-on mentorship to help you grow.
