Backend Engineer- Lead

Job Description for Backend Developer in Bengaluru

Job Description: Backend Engineer - Lead

Mandatory- Team Management 

Experience-5+ Years

Skills- Python, Pyspark, API

Location: Bengaluru

Company: This is a leader in next-generation risk decisioning and responsible AI governance, empowering banks and lenders to build transparent, compliant, and data-driven solutions. Our platforms combine advanced analytics, real-time data integration, and GenAI to support complex financial decision workflows for regulated industries. 

Role Overview As a Backend Engineer 

you will: 

● Architect, develop, and maintain backend components for our Risk Decisioning Platform.

 ● Build and orchestrate scalable backend services that automate, optimize, and monitor high-value credit and risk decisions in real time. 

● Integrate with ORM layers – such as SQLAlchemy – and multi RDBMS solutions (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL, etc) to ensure data integrity, scalability, and compliance. 

● Collaborate closely with Product Team, Data Scientists, QA Teams to create extensible APIs, workflow automation, and AI governance features. 

● Architect workflows for privacy, auditability, versioned traceability, and role-based access control, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks. 

● Take ownership from requirements to deployment, seeing your code deliver real impact in the lives of customers and end users. 

Technical Skills ● Languages: Python 3.9+, SQL

 Frameworks: Flask, SQLAlchemy, Celery, Marshmallow, Apache Spark 

● Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Redis 

● Tools: pytest, Docker, Git, Nx 

● Cloud: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred 

● Monitoring: Familiarity with OpenTelemetry and logging frameworks 

Why Join Us? 

● Cutting-Edge Tech: Work hands-on with the latest AI, cloud-native workflows, and big data tools—all within a single compliant platform. 

● End-to-End Impact: Contribute to mission-critical backend systems, from core data models to live production decision services. 

● Innovation at Scale: Engineer solutions that process vast data volumes, helping financial institutions innovate safely and effectively.

 ● Mission-Driven: Join a passionate team advancing fair, transparent, and compliant risk decisioning at the forefront of fintech and AI governance. 

What Weʼre Looking For

 ● Proficiency in Python, SQLAlchemy (or similar ORM), and SQL databases.

 ● Experience developing and maintaining scalable backend services, including API, data orchestration, ML workflows, and workflow automation. 

● Solid understanding of data modeling, distributed systems, and backend architecture for regulated environments.

 ● Curiosity and drive to work at the intersection of AI/ML, fintech, and regulatory technology. ● Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.