Junior Backend Engineer (Python) - Remote
Description
BrownRiceCapital is hiring a Junior Python Developer to build and maintain Python features, solve technical problems, and use AI tools in day-to-day development. This is a remote role.
Company Details
BrownRice Capital is a market maker and liquidity provider for cryptocurrency markets, helping exchanges and protocols improve liquidity and trading efficiency.
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Requirements
1+ years of experience as a backend engineer with python as primary language.
Strong Python programming skills, with hands-on experience working with Python at a product-based organisation.
Familiarity with AI tools and their practical use in software development.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Node.js is a plus.
Trading domain knowledge is a plus, but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain features using Python.
Identify, debug, and resolve issues in the code.
Use AI tools to support development, while reviewing and testing their output.
Write clear, maintainable code and verify that it works as expected.
Job Details
Remote from India
Interview Process
Technical Interview
Technical Interview
Final Discussion
Important Note
ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping BrownRiceCapital hire a Junior Python Developer.
Skills
As published by recruitee · 22 questions · 9 written answers
Basics
Full name, Email, CV, Phone
Short answers (3)
- Please share your current CTC breakup, including Fixed, Variable, ESOPs, and other components, if any. Please stick to this format: Fixed: 15L, Variable: 3L, ESOPs: 5L with 4-year vesting
- What is your expected annual CTC? (INR)
- Help us with your LinkedIn profile link
Pick from a list (10)
- How many years of experience do you have as a Python Developer?
- What is your notice period? (We are looking for candidates who can join within 30 days)
- Is your notice period negotiable?
- Do you have experience working at a product-based company?
- Are you a citizen of India and currently based in India?
- What does your current or most recent company mainly do?
- What is your current annual CTC range? (INR)
- Can you share a Loom video walking us through a feature or product you personally built?
- Have you worked with Python at a product-based organisation?
- 1. Have you used AI tools as part of your software development workflow?
Written answers (9)
- Tell us about the product or services your current or most recent company offers. In 2–3 sentences, explain what it does, who uses it, and share the company/product website.
- Why are you the right fit for this role? Pitch yourself to us. Share the most relevant work you’ve done, your contribution, the impact, and any context you think will help us evaluate you. Please include live links wherever possible. Bonus: Share a short Loom video pitching yourself and walking us through your work. It can significantly increase your chances of getting shortlisted.
- Share a 2–3 minute Loom video walking us through one feature or product you personally built, preferably using Python. Explain the problem, your exact contribution, the technologies used, and what you delivered. Walk us through one technical decision you made and why. Use a non-confidential example and ensure the link is accessible.
- Walk us through your AI coding workflow using a recent Python task. Which tools did you use, what did you ask them to do, and what did you handle yourself? Explain how you reviewed, debugged, and tested the output, including anything the AI got wrong.
- Describe a Python bug you fixed while working at a product-based organisation. What was failing, how did you find the cause, what did you change, and how did you verify the fix? Include the organisation’s name, what its product does, and your contribution.
- Which AI tools do you use for software development? Share a brief example of how you used one of them in a recent task, including what it helped you do and how you checked the output.
- Why do you want to leave your current role?
- What interests you about the company BrownRiceCapital(https://www.brownricecapital.com)? Tip: Research the company and share a specific reason. Generic or copy-pasted answers will be rejected.
- Where did you find this job opportunity? (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc). If someone referred you, please mention their name and contact number so we can thank them. (Write NA if not applicable).