Senior Back End Engineer - AI Labs

IDFC FIRST Bank; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank is seeking a Senior Back End Engineer in Bengaluru within the Data & Analytics team. You will lead architecture decisions, drive code quality, and establish best practices for asynchronous programming across Python, Node.js, and Golang.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support model development and productization, mentor juniors, and ensure scalable backend systems with high performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend software development experience.
• Graduation in BSc/BTech/BCA and PG in MSc/MTech/MCA.
• Strong proficiency in asynchronous backend tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end backend and frontend system implementations.
• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, ML engineers, and front-end developers.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reliable backend code.
• Optimize performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs.
• Stay current with full-stack tech, especially React and Python.

Skills

Asynchronous programming

Python

Node.js

Golang

Backend architecture

Mentoring

Education

B.Sc / B.Tech / BCA

M.Sc / M.Tech / MCA

Tools

React

Job description

Job Requirements

About the Role

As a Senior Back End Engineer in the Data & Analytics team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performance back-end applications using asynchronous programming languages such as Python, Node.js, and Golang. You will lead architectural decisions, drive code quality through reviews, and establish best practices for asynchronous programming. This role also involves strategic planning of technology stacks and development tools, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support model development and productization.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of backend and frontend systems.
• Collaborate with Front End Developers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, ML Engineers, and Software Development Engineers to support model development and deployment.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code using appropriate design patterns.
• Optimize application performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and other technical issues.
• Stay current with full stack technologies, especially React and Python.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Ensure code consistency and quality by adhering to best practices in Python, Node.js, and Golang.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and collaborate with team members to elevate coding standards.
• Advocate for and implement backend development best practices.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Graduation: B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) or B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) or BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
• Post-Graduation: M.Sc (Master of Science) or M.Tech (Master of Technology) or MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience in backend software development

Skills and Attributes

• Strong proficiency in asynchronous programming using Python, Node.js, Golang, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with full stack development, particularly React and Python.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and lead by example.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in backend development practices.