
JOB TITLE/HEADLINE: Backend Developer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time, permanent.
REPORTING TO: Ajit Kumar
LOCATION: Andheri, Mumbai
Backend Developer
Position Overview:
As a Backend Developer at FatakPay, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and efficient server-side applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems.
Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Implement and maintain data storage solutions, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, following best practices and coding standards.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security issues, and other technical challenges.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in backend development.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.
Strong proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. Familiarity with RESTful API design and integration.
Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
FatakPay Digital Private Ltd (FatakPay) is a digital-only lending platform that provides virtual credit facilities. The solution provides a 100% digital and paperless quick, transparent and secure way to transact in multilingual format with a ‘scan now, pay later’ facility and easy repayment options.
We're a company that strongly believes in teamwork, design, creativity and tech. We love to build the best possible Financial Tech products that make the world a better place.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
If selected for an interview, you will hear directly from someone from the HR department, usually within a week of the closing date.

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Experience : 4 to 8 Years
Location : Gurgaon Sector - 43
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We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Engineer with a strong background in FastAPI, Django, and hands-on exposure to MLOps and LLMOps practices.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable backend solutions, integrating AI/ML models into production environments, and implementing efficient pipelines for machine learning and large language model operations.
Mandatory Skills : Python, FastAPI, Django, MLOps, LLMOps, REST API development, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop, optimize, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI, Django).
- Design and implement API endpoints for high-performance and secure data exchange.
- Collaborate with data science teams to deploy ML/LLM models into production using MLOps/LLMOps best practices.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for ML models and ensure seamless integration with backend systems.
- Implement model monitoring, versioning, and retraining workflows for machine learning and large language models.
- Optimize backend performance for scalability and reliability in AI-driven applications.
- Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) for deployment and orchestration.
- Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and security for all backend and model deployment workflows.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- 4 to 8 years of experience as a Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Python.
- Proficient in FastAPI and Django frameworks for API and backend development.
- Hands-on experience with MLOps and LLMOps workflows (model deployment, monitoring, scaling).
- Familiarity with machine learning model lifecycle and integration into production systems.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous programming.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
- Good understanding of Git, version control, and testing frameworks.
Nice to Have :
- Experience with LangChain, Hugging Face, or similar LLM frameworks.
- Knowledge of data pipelines, feature engineering, and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
- Understanding of vector databases (Pinecone, Chroma, etc.).
Education :
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Excellent knowledge in Core Java (J2SE) and J2EE technologies.
Hands-on experience with RESTful services, API design are must.
Knowledge of microservices architecture is must.
Knowledge of design patterns is must.
Strong knowledge in Exception handling and logging mechanism is must.
Agile scrum participation experience. Work experience with several agile teams on an application built
with microservices and event-based architectures to be deployed on hybrid (on-prem/cloud)
environments.
Good knowledge of Spring framework (MVC, Cloud, Data and Security. Etc) and ORM framework like
JPA/Hibernate.
Experience in managing the Source Code Base through Version Control tool like SVN, GitHub,
Bitbucket, etc.
Experience in using and configuration of Continuous Integration tools Jenkins, Travis, GitLab, etc.
Experience in design and development of SaaS/PaaS based architecture and tenancy models.
Experience in SaaS/PaaS based application development used by a high volume of
subscribers/customers.
Awareness and understanding of data security and privacy.
Experience in performing Java Code Review using review tools like SonarQube, etc.
Good understanding of end-to-end software development lifecycle. Ability to read and understand
requirements and design documents.
Good Analytical skills and should be self-driven.
Good communication with inter-personal skills.
Open for learning new technologies and domain.
A good team player and ready to take up new challenges. Active communication and coordination with
Clients and Internal stake holder
Requirements: Skills and Qualifications
6-8 years of experience in developing Java/J2EE based Enterprise Web Applications
Languages: Java, J2EE, and Python
Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redshift, MongoDB
DB Script: SQL and PL/SQL
Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Jersey, Hibernate and JPA
OS: Windows, Linux/Unix.
Cloud Services: AWS and Azure
Version Controls/ Devops tools: Git, Bitbucket and Jenkins.
Message brokers: RabbitMQ, and Kafka
Deployment Servers: Tomcat, Docker, and Kubernetes
Build Tools: Gradle/Maven
· Manage the work of at least 2-3 junior developers leading and mentoring them and being responsible for their output.
· Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
· Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
· Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic.
· Implementation of security and data protection
Desired candidate profile:
· Expert in Python, with knowledge of at least one Python web framework such as Django, Flask, Pyramid and libraries such as Pandas, Numpy
· Familiarity with ORM libraries
· Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
· Good understanding of front-end technologies, such as ReactJS, AngularJS, VueJS
· Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems,
servers, and environments
· Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
· Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile
vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
· Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
· Strong debugging skills
· Proficient understanding of code versioning services Github, Bitbucket
What You'll do:
- 2-5 years of experience building scalable backends using Python
- In-depth knowledge of Python/Django or Flask
- Familiar with oauth integration Social Networking API (Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Google+)
- Experience integrating with mobile Apps
- Django/Flask permissions model, caching, async mechanisms
- Understanding of caching, database interactions
- Able to engineer the best performing solutions and always keeping scalability in mind
What makes you a great fit:
- Strong problem solving skills
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Hungry for more responsibility and knowledge
- Passion for building robust systems that are engineered to handle failure scenarios, an undying love and attitude for maintaining coding standards
- Strong advocate for producing quality software who makes sure issues are raised and resolved
- Experience with at least one of the cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, Digital Ocean etc. (docker, Kubernetes, microservice good to have)
Must have skillsets:
Skills : Python/ Django or Flask
Experience required: 3 -5 years
Job Type: Full time/ Permanent
Perks and Benefits :
- 5 days working.
- Flexible shift timings
- Company-sponsored certifications.
- Team friendly culture
- Flat hierarchy
- Carrom, Table tennis games, Cricket Tournament Participation for interested employees
- Snack-filled pantry for team members
- Group Medical Insurance (*)
- Experience with Django/Flask Framworks
- Worked on web app and mobile app
- Understanding of DevOps tools - Jekins/Kubernetes/Azure/AWS/Docker will be a plus
THE POSITION:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in designing & implementing scalable, resilient backend microservices
- Expert at any backend programming language (Python/GoLang preferrable) and has exposure to API design and scalable architecture
- Hands-on experience on a couple of RDBMS/NoSQL/In-memory DBs
- Great database modelling skills
- Ability to choose the right algorithm, data-structure, and design pattern for the given problem statement
- Knowledge of any cloud based platform like AWS or GCP and scaling on the go
- Understanding of various application security principles and experience with building applications secure by design
QUALIFICATION:
- We don't care about which college you are from, if you have the power to convert coffee into code, we got you.

- Must have experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience with Python/Node.JS/Typescript
- At least 2+ years as back-end software developer
- A deep understanding of the benefits of the Microservice and serverless paradigms
- Prepared technical documentation, and understand why it’s important
- Understanding of database principals: SQL and NoSQL
- Collaboration and communication skills (you’ll be working with clients and internal teams)
- An understanding of programming fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms)
- Familiarity and comfort with REST API, Postman
- The ability to work independently or within a team structure.
- A “lead by example” attitude, and motivation to deliver work you’re proud of
An ideal candidate should have well-rounded experience (5-10 years) in various technologies - backend/web development (Python/Django), DevOps, Android and iOS - or at least 2 out of the above
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