Software Engineer – Backend Technologies | 2-5 Yrs

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Perceptive Labs is seeking a backend engineer to develop and maintain scalable APIs using FastAPI in Python. You will build robust server-side applications, design reusable components, and develop data pipelines to structure business data, including integrations with Tally.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and collaboration with product and AI teams to ship production-ready features used by customers.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in backend development.
• Proficient in Python and FastAPI.
• Ability to design scalable backend components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend APIs with FastAPI.
• Build robust server-side applications in Python.
• Design reusable backend components and data pipelines.

Skills

FastAPI

Python

Backend design

Data pipelines

REST APIs

System performance

Debugging

Team collaboration

Edge-case handling

Automation

Tools

Tally

OpenAI API

GCP

AWS

JavaScript

React

Job description

• Company: Perceptive Labs


• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat


• Job Type: Full-Time


• Work Mode: In-Person


• Experience Required: 2–5 Years


• Department: Backend Engineering

Required Skills:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend APIs using FastAPI.


• Build robust server-side applications with Python.


• Design reusable and maintainable backend components.


• Develop data pipelines to process and structure business data.


• Optimize workflows for speed, scalability, and reliability.


• Maintain high-quality structured datasets.


• Integrate backend applications with accounting software such as Tally.


• Develop REST API integrations with third‑party services.


• Improve system interoperability and automation.


• Enhance application performance and reliability.


• Debug complex backend issues efficiently.


• Handle edge cases and optimize production systems.


• Work closely with product, AI, and engineering teams.


• Deliver production-ready features used by real customers.


• Participate in technical discussions and architecture planning.

What Youll Be Building:

• Backend APIs using FastAPI


• Data pipelines that process and structure bill data


• Integrations that push structured bill data into accounting systems (e.g., Tally)


• Improve performance, reliability, and edge-case handling


• You will ship real features used by customers.

Nice to Have

• JavaScript fundamentals.


• React.js or Next.js.


• Experience with LLM APIs (OpenAI or similar).


• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP).


• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).


• Understanding of AI-powered applications.

Interview Process

1. Initial Conversation (30 Minutes)
   
   
   
   • Introduction and career discussion.
   
   
   • Behavioural assessment.
   
   
   • Role expectations.
   
   
   
   


2. Technical & Case Study Assessment (60 Minutes)
   
   
   
   • Backend development evaluation.
   
   
   • System design.
   
   
   • API architecture.
   
   
   • Workflow and pipeline design.
   
   
   • Coding assessment.
   
   
   
   


3. Final Discussion (30 Minutes)
   
   
   
   • Technical discussion.
   
   
   • Team collaboration.
   
   
   • Career growth opportunities.
   
   
   • Final selection process.
   
   
   
   

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build cutting‑edge AI products.


• Hands‑on experience with intelligent automation systems.


• Exposure to large‑scale backend architecture.


• Direct mentorship from company founders.


• Competitive compensation and employee benefits.


• Career growth in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering.


• Collaborative startup culture.


• End-to-end product development exposure.


• Opportunity to work with modern technologies including Python, FastAPI, AI APIs, and cloud platforms.