Python Backend Engineer

About the job

ABOUT THE ROLE We are building a next-generation FinTech backend platform requiring high performance, strong reliability, and fast iteration. You will contribute to real-time microservices, configurable rule engines, secure APIs, and workflows supporting high-scale consumer experiences. This is a product-first role suited to engineers who have worked in product teams and enjoy startup-style execution. Location: Kochi (Onsite/Hybrid) Experience: 2–10 years (Multiple levels) Team: Core Product Engineering (starting with 2+ strong product engineers) RESPONSIBILITIES • Build backend microservices using Python + FastAPI • Design and optimise low-latency APIs • Work with Redis + Postgres for caching and persistence • Implement config-driven business logic (no hard-coded rules) • Work with Orkes/Temporal workflow patterns (future ready) • Deploy and operate services on AWS • Apply Zero Trust principles across all services • Write unit tests, integration tests, automated QA • Use AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude) • Collaborate with product/architecture to deliver modules end-to-end MUST-HAVE SKILLS • Strong Python proficiency • FastAPI + asyncio experience • REST API development • Redis + Postgres expertise • AWS experience (IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, SQS, VPC) • Strong security mindset, Zero Trust fundamentals • Clean, testable code discipline • Product engineering background GOOD-TO-HAVE SKILLS • Orkes/Temporal awareness • Microservices design patterns • Performance tuning and caching strategies • Exposure to distributed tracing • Interest in FinTech, UPI, payments, rewards, gamification WHO THRIVES HERE • Engineers who enjoy autonomy and take full ownership • Builders who like fast, startup-style delivery cycles • People passionate about India’s FinTech ecosystem • Individuals comfortable designing systems end-to-end • Engineers excited to work with a small, elite team EXPERIENCE LEVELS Senior: 6–10 yrs — lead modules, mentor, own architecture Mid-Level: 3–6 yrs — deliver independent microservices Junior/Rookie: 1–3 yrs — learn fast, build features with guidance WHY JOIN US • Build high-performance systems with real consumer impact • Be part of a founding engineering team in Kochi • Opportunity to grow rapidly as the team scales • Modern engineering culture with AI-assisted workflows

Requirements

• Python
• FastAPI
• AWS
• Redis
• Postgres

Preferred Technologies

• Python
• FastAPI
• AWS
• Redis
• Postgres