Backend Engineer Python

About Corridor Platforms

Corridor Platforms is a leader in next-generation risk decisioning and responsible AI governance, empowering banks and lenders to build transparent, compliant, and data-driven solutions. Our platforms combine advanced analytics, real-time data integration, and GenAI to support complex financial decision workflows for regulated industries.

Role Overview

As a Backend Engineer at Corridor Platforms, you will:

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend components for our Risk Decisioning Platform.
• Build and orchestrate scalable backend services that automate, optimize, and monitor high-value credit and risk decisions in real time.
• Integrate with ORM layers – such as SQLAlchemy – and multi RDBMS solutions (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL, etc) to ensure data integrity, scalability, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Product Team, Data Scientists, QA Teams to create extensible APIs, workflow automation, and AI governance features.
• Architect workflows for privacy, auditability, versioned traceability, and role-based access control, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks.
• Take ownership from requirements to deployment, seeing your code deliver real impact in the lives of customers and end users.

Technical Skills

• Languages: Python 3.9+, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular
• Frameworks: Flask, SQLAlchemy, Celery, Marshmallow, Apache Spark
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Redis
• Tools: pytest, Docker, Git, Nx
• Cloud: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred
• Monitoring: Familiarity with OpenTelemetry and logging frameworks

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Tech: Work hands-on with the latest AI, cloud-native workflows, and big data tools—all within a single compliant platform.
• End-to-End Impact: Contribute to mission-critical backend systems, from core data models to live production decision services.
• Innovation at Scale: Engineer solutions that process vast data volumes, helping financial institutions innovate safely and effectively.
• Mission-Driven: Join a passionate team advancing fair, transparent, and compliant risk decisioning at the forefront of fintech and AI governance.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in Python, SQLAlchemy (or similar ORM), and SQL databases.
• Experience developing and maintaining scalable backend services, including API, data orchestration, ML workflows,  and workflow automation.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, distributed systems, and backend architecture for regulated environments.
• Curiosity and drive to work at the intersection of AI/ML, fintech, and regulatory technology.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.

Ready to build backends that shape the future of decision intelligence and responsible AI?

Apply now and become part of the innovation at Corridor Platforms!

Role Overview:

We are seeking skilled Backend Developers to design, build, and maintain efficient, scalable, and secure server-side logic and services. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, Flask, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with experience building APIs, handling databases, and integrating cloud services in production environments.

Required Experience: 4+ Years

Location: Chennai, Open for remote for strong candidates

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams to understand business requirements and develop efficient, high-quality code.
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications using frameworks such as Flask, or FastAPI.
• Integrate multiple data sources and databases into a unified system while ensuring seamless data storage and third-party library/package integration.
• Create scalable and optimized database schemas to support complex business logic and manage large volumes of data.
• Conduct thorough testing using pytest and unittest, debugging applications to ensure they run smoothly.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Python developer with strong communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of Python frameworks such as Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong expertise in cloud technologies, GCP preferred.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, multi-tenant architecture, and best practices in Python development.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and frameworks like GCP Cloud Functions.
• Experience with deployment using Docker, Nginx, Gunicorn.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as MySQL and Firebase.
• Proficiency with Object Relational Mappers (ORMs) like SQLAlchemy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple API integrations and write modular, reusable code.
• Strong knowledge of user authentication and authorization mechanisms across multiple systems and environments.
• Familiarity with scalable application design principles and event-driven programming in Python.
• Solid experience in unit testing, debugging, and code optimization.
• Hands-on experience with modern software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Experience with version control system.

Driving Results:

• A good single contributor and a good team player.
• Flexible attitude towards work, as per the needs.
• Proactively identify & communicate issues and risks.

Other Personal Characteristics:

• Dynamic, engaging, self-reliant developer 
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Manage a collaborative and analytical approach
• Self-confident and humble
• Open to continuous learning 
• Intelligent, rigorous thinker who can operate successfully amongst bright people

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to build functional and efficient server-side applications.

Senior Python Developer responsibilities include participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle. If you’re a seasoned developer with a love for back-end technologies, we’d like to meet you.

Your ultimate goal is to create high-quality products that meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code
• Develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
• Coordinate cross-functionally to insure the project meets business objectives and compliance standards
• Support test and deployment of new products and features
• Participate in code reviews
• Manage testing and bug fixes
• Prepare technical documentation
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement design into the code
• Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• 3+ years of work experience as a Python Developer
• Experience with Python frameworks (e.g. Django, Flask, Bottle)
• Expertise in Object-Oriented Design, Database Design, and XML Schema
• Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and REST API
• Understanding of databases and SQL
• Knowledge of machine learning is a plus
• Attention to detail
• Leadership skills

This person MUST have:

• B.E Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years experience with the Django framework
• Experience with building APIs (REST or GraphQL) 
• Strong Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• React.js knowledge would be an added bonus 
• Understanding on how to use a database like Postgres (prefered choice), SQLite, MongoDB, MySQL.
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented design and analysis.
• A strong passion for writing simple, clean and efficient code.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Git.
• Strong communication skills.

Experience:

• Min 5 year experience
• Startup experience is a must. 

Location:

• Remote developer

Timings:

• 40 hours a week but with 4 hours a day overlapping with client timezone.  Typically clients are in California PST Timezone.

Position:

• Full time/Direct
• We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc.
• We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods.  You will stay here because you love the company.  We have only a 15 days notice period.

• 3-5 Years of experience in Backend Development.
• Must have experience in Python (FLASK framework).
• Have a Deep understanding of how RESTful APIs work.
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns that can work at scale.
• Sound knowledge of NoSQL/SQL Databases (Mongo DB preferred).
• Strong experience with at-Cloud technology, preferably AWS or GCP, or Azure.
• Core experience in developing complex backend systems.
• Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passionate about application scalability, availability, reliability, and security.