Backend Engineer – FinTech Platform(Python / FastAPI)
Full Time
Kochi
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Overview
We are building a high-performance FinTech backend platform and are expanding our core product engineering team in Kochi. We are looking for passionate backend engineers who enjoy solving complex technical problems and thrive in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Python and FastAPI, a solid product engineering mindset, and exposure to modern cloud-native architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Build high-performance APIs and backend components for a FinTech-grade platform.
- Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for data storage, caching, and performance optimization.
- Implement secure, reliable, and scalable services aligned with Zero Trust security principles.
- Develop and maintain cloud-based services using AWS.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and performance optimization initiatives.
- Contribute to building and improving microservices-based architectures.
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability and reliability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4–6 years of professional backend development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI.
- Proven experience working with PostgreSQL and Redis.
- Working knowledge of AWS services and cloud-based deployments.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles and secure system design.
- Solid product engineering mindset with a focus on scalability and performance.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-style execution environment.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice to Have (Good to Have Skills)
- Experience with Orkes / Temporal workflows.
- Exposure to asynchronous programming patterns in Python.
- Experience designing and working with microservices architectures.
- Prior experience in FinTech or financial systems.
Job Features
| Job Category | IT |
| Job ID | ACS-119 |