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.