Senior Backend Engineer (python / Fastapi)

Year    KA, IN, India

Job Description



We're hiring a

Senior Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI)

to join a rapidly growing AI-driven finance platform.
This is a

founding-level engineering role

where you'll help design, build, and scale backend systems that power next-generation AI agents for financial automation.

You'll work directly with the

Founder/CEO

and be responsible for building infrastructure that can process complex, fragmented financial data in real time -- powering intelligent, explainable, and auditable outcomes for modern enterprises.

Key Responsibilities



Design, build, and maintain scalable

backend APIs

using

Python (FastAPI / Flask)

. Architect and optimize

high-performance data pipelines

that integrate with financial systems. Collaborate closely with the AI, frontend, and product teams to build intelligent, real-time features. Own end-to-end modules -- from architecture and implementation to deployment and monitoring. Contribute to infrastructure and DevOps discussions for reliability and scalability. Participate in technical design reviews, mentoring, and best practice development.

Requirements



Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from

IITs, BITS, or IIIT Hyderabad

.

Experience:

4-8 years of backend software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in

Python

and frameworks like

FastAPI or Flask

. Experience designing and implementing

RESTful APIs and microservices

. Solid understanding of

data modeling, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)

. Strong problem-solving and system design skills. Startup or

founding engineer experience

preferred -- ideally with a VC-funded company or product with traction. Must be able to

work EST hours (night shift)

and

join within 30-45 days

.

Bonus:



Experience with

FinTech, ERP/accounting systems

, or

AI infrastructure

.

Compensation & Perks



Salary:

?25 - ?80 LPA (based on experience and role seniority)

Equity:

0.3% - 1% (flexible cash-equity structure)

Work Mode:

Fully Remote (India-based)

Schedule:

6-day work week,

EST hours (6 PM - 3 AM IST)

Collaboration:

Direct work with the

Founder/CEO

on mission-critical systems

Impact:

Opportunity to shape

foundational backend and AI systems

in a high-growth startup

Interview Process



15-min Intro chat with CTO Technical Interview 1 (1 hour) Technical Interview 2 (1 hour) Technical Interview 3 (1 hour) Technical Interview 4 (1 hour) Final Chat with CEO/CTO Offer Extended
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹8,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4442097
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    KA, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year