Backend Developer

iGate Technologies Pakistan; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Backend Engineer in Islamabad to build scalable APIs for AI-driven products. The role involves designing REST/GraphQL APIs, developing secure integrations, and deploying ML models in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of experience with Python, REST APIs, and cloud services. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits including medical insurance and gym facilities.

Benefits

Fuel Allowance

Medical Insurance

Free Lunch Facility (In-house)

GYM Passport

Participatory Fund

Market Competitive Salary

Learning & Challenging Work Environment

Amazing Work Culture

Paid Time off

Group Life Insurance

Maternity Leaves

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing backend services using Python.
• Strong background in REST APIs and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with databases like Postgres or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience in AI/ML concepts and model inference.

Responsibilities

• Design and build REST/GraphQL APIs to serve ML model outputs.
• Develop secure integration endpoints for external systems.
• Work with Data/ML team to deploy models into services.
• Ensure API reliability and maintain documentation.
• Optimize performance and scalability of backend services.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Microservices architecture

Database experience (Postgres, MongoDB)

AI/ML concepts

Cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

We are seeking a Backend Engineer who thrives on building scalable APIs and integrations that power AI-driven products. You'll design and develop the backbone of X-Demand — from model-serving APIs to ERP/e-commerce integrations — working closely with our Data Science and AI teams to bring intelligent systems into production.

Responsibilities

• Design and build REST/GraphQL APIs to serve ML model outputs (forecasting, pricing, inventory)
• Develop secure integration endpoints for external systems (POS, ERP, e-commerce)
• Work with Data/ML team to deploy models into production-ready services
• Ensure API reliability, versioning, and documentation for internal & external use
• Optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability of backend services
• Implement observability and monitoring tools to track API and model performance in production

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience developing backend services using or Python (FastAPI/Django/Django REST FRAMEWORK)
• Strong background in REST APIs, integrations, and microservices architecture
• Hands‑on Experience with databases (Postgres, MongoDB, or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Must have experience in AI/ML concepts (model inference, data pipelines, or MLOps)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL or gRPC for high-performance APIs
• Knowledge of event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub)
• Exposure to OAuth2, JWT, and enterprise security standards
• Experience integrating or serving AI/ML models in production environments
• Background in retail, e-commerce, or SaaS product integrations

Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, or ChromaDB) and embedding-based search.

Benefits

• ⛽ Fuel Allowance
• 🏥 Medical Insurance
• 🍽 Free Lunch Facility (In-house)
• 🏋♂️ GYM Passport (Panel Gym's Free of Cost)
• 💰 Participatory Fund
• 💲 Market Competitive Salary
• 💻 Learning & Challenging Work Environment
• 👨💻 Amazing Work Culture
• 🛫 Paid Time off
• 👨👩👧👦 Group Life Insurance
• ⏳ Maternity Leaves and many more