A bit about us
GroundTruth is a media platform that drives in-store visits and other real business results. Using observed real-world consumer behavior, including location and purchase data, we create targeted advertising campaigns across all screens for advertisers. We then measure how consumers respond to the campaigns, including if they physically show up to a store location or website, to understand the real business results generated by a brand’s advertising.
Learn more at groundtruth.com.
We believe that innovative technology starts with the best talent and have been ranked one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2021, 2022, 2023 \& 2025! Learn more about the perks of joining our team here.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate developer who wants to work on scalable systems, REST APIs, and cloud-native applications. You will work closely with senior engineers to build, deploy, and maintain software solutions using modern technologies such as FastAPI, Docker, AWS (Lambda, ECS), and SQL databases.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs following best practices.
Build backend services using Python (with FastAPI framework).
Manage database connections efficiently in FastAPI for high-performance applications.
Write efficient SQL queries and integrate with relational databases.
Containerize applications using Docker and ensure smooth deployments.
Deploy and manage services on AWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, etc.).
Collaborate with the team to implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and other DevOps tools.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and scalability.
Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing, and team discussions.
Required Skills \& Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Python with experience in backend development.
Understanding of FastAPI (or Flask/Django with willingness to learn FastAPI).
Good knowledge of REST API design principles \& best practices.
Experience with SQL databases and ability to write complex queries.
Familiarity with Docker and container-based deployments.
Knowledge of AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, and RDS.
Understanding of version control systems, especially GitHub.
Basic knowledge of DB connection pooling and management in web applications.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
What we offer
At GroundTruth, we want our employees to be comfortable with their benefits so they can focus on doing the work they love.
Parental leave- Maternity and Paternity
Flexible Time Offs (Earned Leaves, Sick Leaves, Birthday leave, Bereavement leave \& Company Holidays)
In Office Daily Catered Lunch
Fully stocked snacks/beverages
Health cover for any hospitalization. Covers both nuclear family and parents
Tele-med for free doctor consultation, discounts on health checkups and medicines
Wellness/Gym Reimbursement
Pet Expense Reimbursement
Childcare Expenses and reimbursements
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
Education reimbursement program
Skill development program
Cell phone reimbursement (Mobile Subsidy program)
Internet reimbursement
Birthday treat reimbursement
Employee Provident Fund Scheme offering different tax saving options such as VPF and employee and employer contribution up to 12% Basic
Creche reimbursement
Co-working space reimbursement
NPS employer match
Meal card for tax benefit
Special benefits on salary account
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, inclusion and equity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Cell phone reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Food provided
Health insurance
Internet reimbursement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Provident Fund
Work from home
Application Question(s):
What is the notice period, if serving please mention LWD ?
Experience:
API Development: 2 years (Required)
Python: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote