Gen AI Engineer - Senior

Keka Inc.; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Indore is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable systems using Python and Node.js.

You will build RESTful microservices and collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and designers to solve real-world problems. You will integrate Generative AI technologies, optimize performance and security, and debug issues in large-scale distributed environments.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Python.
• Experience with Generative AI frameworks and models.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of databases (Postgres) and data processing.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.
• Integrate Generative AI technologies into applications to solve real-world problems.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and UX designers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize performance, ensure security, and debug production issues in large-scale distributed systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the team.

Skills

Node.js

Python

Generative AI

Agentic AI

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

REST APIs

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python.

Integrate Generative AI technologies into applications to solve real-world problems and enhance user experiences.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and UX designers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Optimize performance, ensure security compliance, and debug production issues in large-scale distributed systems.

Keep up-to-date with emerging trends in Generative AI and backend development to propose and implement innovative ideas.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence within the team.

Must Have & Desired Skills:

• 4-6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Python with a proven track record of delivering production-grade applications.
• Expertise in Agentic AI, MCP, and agent orchestrations
• Practical experience working with Generative AI frameworks and models (e.g., OpenAI GPT, Hugging Face, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of API development, microservices architecture, and RESTful principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of TypeScript and its core principles.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of Node.js and its ecosystem.
• Familiarity with databases, including Postgres.
• Knowledge of server-side caching mechanisms.
• 'Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data processing pipelines.
• Prior involvement in Generative AI projects or applications in production.