Business Development Associate

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!

We are building an AI-powered chatbot platform and looking for an AI/ML Engineer with strong backend skills as our first technical hire. You will be responsible for developing the core chatbot engine using LLMs, creating backend APIs, and building scalable RAG pipelines.

You should be comfortable working independently, shipping fast, and turning ideas into real product features. This role is ideal for someone who loves building with modern AI tools and wants to be part of a fast-growing product from day one.

Responsibilities

• Build the core AI chatbot engine using LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama etc.)

• Develop backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask)

• Create RAG pipelines using vector databases (Pinecone, FAISS, Chroma)

• Implement embeddings, prompt flows, and conversation logic

• Integrate chatbot with web apps, WhatsApp, CRMs and 3rd-party APIs

• Ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability

• Work directly with the founder in shaping the product and roadmap

Requirements

• Strong experience with LLMs & Generative AI

• Excellent Python skills with FastAPI/Flask

• Hands-on experience with LangChain or RAG architectures

• Vector database experience (Pinecone/FAISS/Chroma)

• Strong understanding of REST APIs and backend development

• Ability to work independently, experiment fast, and deliver clean code

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud (AWS/GCP)

• Node.js knowledge

• LangGraph, LlamaIndex

• MLOps or deployment experience

Must have skills

3 to 6 years

Data Science

SQL, Excel, Big Query - mandate 3+ years

Python/ML, Hadoop, Spark - 2+ years

Requirements

• 3+ years prior experience as a data analyst

• Detail oriented, structural thinking and analytical mindset.

• Proven analytic skills, including data analysis and data validation.

• Technical writing experience in relevant areas, including queries, reports, and presentations.

• Strong SQL and Excel skills with the ability to learn other analytic tools

• Good communication skills (being precise and clear)

• Good to have prior knowledge of python and ML algorithms

• Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining production-quality cloud storage solutions within Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure
• Provision and manage storage within Virtual (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc), Windows, and Linux environments
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and security of storage platforms and related management systems
• Monitor and report on SAN operational health and performance
• Familiarity with Fibre Channel, iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS protocols and management
• Plan and execute SAN zoning configuration changes on Brocade and Cisco MDS technologies
• Plan and execute storage hardware, software, and firmware updates/upgrades
• Troubleshooting any storage-related problems or outages
• Install and configure new storage devices
• Perform capacity analysis/capacity planning, and recommend storage environment improvements
• Create documentation around storage management tasks and procedures
• Cross-train other staff on storage processes and best practices
• Perform capacity analysis on vSphere environments, and recommend changes and enhancements to meet demand
• Perform day-to-day management tasks in vCenter, including vMotion, storage migrations, and P2V
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing VMWare best practices
• Experience supporting a variety of platforms, including at least some of the following: DellEMC Unity, VMAX/PowerMax (this is an important one), Isilon, DataDomain, NetApp
• Supporting and operating platforms with the core principle of “automate everything” at the center of your work

• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proficient in G-suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Will be closely working with Engineering Manager.
• Organize, schedule, and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to the requirement of meetings.
• Ability to understand organizational workflows and processes.
• Transcribe source material, prepare documents, reports, tables, and charts; distribute as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Attend meetings and take notes of discussions; prepare the initial draft of minutes and summaries.
• Complete various special projects including creating PowerPoint presentations, financial spreadsheets, special reports, and agenda material.
• Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or Executives as needed.

About Blackhawk Network

Blackhawk Network (BHN) delivers branded payment solutions through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. We collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue. We reliably execute security-minded solutions worldwide. Join us as we shape the future of global branded payments.

Overview:

BHN Rewards is a platform for marketers to send & manage global e- gift campaigns like Amazon or Visa e-gift cards. Marketers love how BHN Rewards makes it easy to deliver

gifts to hundreds and thousands of recipients. BHN Rewards is the only integrated gifting partner for the top marketing & survey platforms - SurveyMonkey, Marketo, HubSpot,

and Qualtrics. BHN Rewards has also entered into Employee rewards with our recent launch of BHN Rewards for the Microsoft Teams App.

BHN Rewards was acquired by Blackhawk Networks in August 2021, the global leader in

rewards and incentives.

At Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through prepaid products, technologies, and networks that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, have global excellence, and be inspiring! Blackhawk is a multi-billion dollar US-based corporation, with headquarters in Pleasanton, California, and offices in over 28 countries.

So, what are you waiting for? Shape your career and join our global network

Responsibilities

▪ Expertise in API testing and experience in working with API based applications

● Expertise and experience in designing Automation Frameworks from scratch

● Strong in Web Services Automation

● Technical expertise in building effective testing frameworks that are highly scalable and reusable. (Karatelabs.io)

● Programming Fundamentals: Proficiency in a programming language, understanding of data structures and algorithms, and knowledge of object-oriented programming principles. (Java and Javascript)

● Software Development Lifecycle: Familiarity with the software development process, agile methodologies, and version control systems.

● Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, logical reasoning, and troubleshooting skills.

● Database and Data Management: Understanding of relational databases, SQL, and data modeling concepts.

● Web Development: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web development frameworks for building web applications.

● Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Qualifications

▪ 1-2 years of experience with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

▪ Excellent communication skills

▪ Love for learning new things - Curiosity and grasping abilities

▪ Expert coding and design skills

▪ Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Quality methodologies

▪ Experience working with agile/scrum-based teams

▪ Organized, focused on building, improving, resolving and delivering

AD Skills: 

• Implementing Active Directory Infrastructure  
• Expertise on Windows Infrastructure components integration like DNS, DHCP etc. 
• Assess Domain Controllers, Domain Architecture, Centralized Migrations, GPO Designs, Windows DNS/DHCP Management and Forest Level Trust Architecture 
• Cloud Service integration with Active Directory including Amazon Web Services and Azure Active Directory Services 
• Multi Forest/Domain Active Directory and DNS migration 
• In depth knowledge of AD Site Topology, OU’s Structure, Group Policies, NTP, LDAP and implementation and AD components 
• Good knowledge on AD Security and identity principals 
• Strong integration experience of ADFS and integration with the on-prem Active Directory