Before applying, you MUST visit our website: - https://dailyaffairs.org Explore the UI/UX, content structure, sections, technology patterns, and user flows. Your understanding of the product will help you evaluate whether you’re a fit for this role. Job Title: Software Development Engineer I (SDE-I) Location: Remote / Work from Home Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: 0–2 Years ⸻ About Us DailyAffairs is a fast-growing digital news platform redefining how global and cultural stories are presented online. We focus on: • Breaking news • Culture & lifestyle • Internet-driven trends Our content reaches millions of users across platforms organically and rapidly. ⸻ Role Summary As a Software Development Engineer I, you will contribute to building and scaling DailyAffairs’ core product — a large-scale, high-traffic, real-time news delivery platform. You’ll work with backend, frontend, and system architecture components to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions. This role is ideal for someone who: • Enjoys shaping the backbone of a product • Wants to work with real production traffic • Is passionate about clean code and engineering quality ⸻ What You’ll Do • Build, enhance, and maintain backend APIs and services • Contribute to frontend features using modern frameworks (React, TypeScript) • Improve performance, reliability, and scalability • Fix bugs and strengthen overall system stability • Participate in code reviews and design discussions • Work with distributed systems, databases, caching, and real-time features • Deploy and maintain production code using CI/CD pipelines ⸻ Required Skills • Strong fundamentals in software engineering • Experience with at least one backend language (Node.js, Python, Go, Java, etc.) • Understanding of: • REST APIs • Databases (SQL/NoSQL) • Caching systems (Redis/Memcached) • Version control systems (Git) • Ability to write readable, testable, and maintainable code • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills • Good communication and collaboration abilities ⸻ Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) • Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, etc.) • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes • Experience with automated testing • Understanding of SEO and performance optimization ⸻ Why Join DailyAffairs • Be part of a rapidly expanding digital news platform • Work on real-world, high-traffic production systems • Exposure to a modern, scalable tech stack • Opportunity to grow quickly into senior engineering roles • Work with a team that values quality, performance, and long-term impact