Backend Engineer - AI Labs

Idfc First Bank Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Idfc First Bank Limited is seeking a Back End Engineer in Bengaluru to build and maintain scalable backend applications. You will work with Python, Node.js, and Golang in a Data & Analytics context, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and integration across systems.

The role emphasizes asynchronous programming, architecture decisions, and productization of AI-driven solutions, with mentorship of junior developers and a focus on code quality.

Qualifications

• Graduation in BCA, B.Tech or BSc.
• At least 2 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Node.js or Golang.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and scalable backend design.
• Familiarity with full-stack concepts and modern frontend basics.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain backend code using asynchronous patterns.
• Collaborate with frontend, data scientists and ML engineers to support model development.
• Ensure performance, quality and responsiveness of backend apps.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize code and queries.
• Stay updated with full-stack technologies, including React and Python.
• Contribute to end-to-end backend and frontend implementation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Lead by example with maintainable, performant code.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Golang

Async programming

Scalable design

Frontend basics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BCA / B.Tech / BSc

Job description

Job Requirements

About the Role

As a Back End Engineer within the Data & Analytics function, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend applications. You will work with asynchronous programming languages such as Python, Node.js, and Golang, contributing to architecture decisions, code quality, and productization of AI-driven solutions. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance across systems.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using design patterns and asynchronous programming.
• Collaborate with Frontend Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and Software Developers to support model development and productization.
• Ensure optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of backend applications.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs, optimizing code and database queries.
• Stay updated with full-stack technologies and emerging tools, especially React and Python.
• Contribute to backend and frontend end-to-end implementation.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Ensure code consistency and quality by adhering to best practices in Python, Node.js, and Golang development.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and collaborate with team members to improve standards and maintain high code quality.

Managerial and Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, supporting their professional growth.
• Lead by example in writing maintainable, performant, and sophisticated code.
• Inspire innovation within the backend development team by adopting efficient and modern practices.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Graduationin BCA or B.Tech or BSC.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in backend development.

Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in backend development using Python, Node.js, Golang, or similar asynchronous programming languages.
• Strong understanding of scalable system design and backend architecture.
• Familiarity with full-stack development and modern frontend technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.