Backend Engineer- Lead

Novo Tree Minds; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technology

Innovation at scale

Impact-driven work

Job summary

A leader in risk decisioning and AI governance is seeking a Backend Developer in Bengaluru. You will be responsible for architecting and maintaining backend components for their Risk Decisioning Platform. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, with proficiency in Python and SQL. This role offers the chance to impact mission-critical backend systems in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on transparency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, SQLAlchemy, and SQL databases.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend components for the platform.
• Build scalable backend services to monitor high-value decisions.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to create APIs.

Skills

Python

SQL

API Development

Pyspark

Flask

SQLAlchemy

AWS

Docker

Job description

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.