
Job Title: Lead Backend Developer
Location: Bengaluru, India
iAI Solution Pvt Ltd (https://iaisolution.com/),operates at the edge of applied AI where foundational research meets real-world deployment. We craft intelligent systems that think in teams, adapt with context, and deliver actionable insight across domains.
Position Summary:
- We are looking for a Lead Backend Developer with 4+ years of professional experience in Python-based development, especially using FastAPI and MongoDB. The ideal candidate is skilled in building and maintaining scalable, high-performance back-end services and APIs, has strong understanding of modern database design (SQL & NoSQL), and has experience integrating backend services with cloud platforms.
- Experience or interest in AI/ML projects is a strong plus, as our products often interface with LLMs and real-time AI pipelines.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using Python and FastAPI.
- Develop and maintain scalable RESTful APIs for internal tools and third-party integrations.
- Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis to manage structured and unstructured data efficiently.
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and AI/ML teams to deliver secure and performant backend infrastructure.
- Implement best practices in code architecture, performance optimization, logging, and monitoring.
- Ensure APIs and systems are production-ready, fault-tolerant, and scalable.
- Handle API versioning, documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), and error management.
- Optimize queries, indexes, and DB schema for high-performance data access.
- Maintain clean code with emphasis on object-oriented principles and modular design.
- Troubleshoot production issues and deliver timely fixes and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Overall Experience: 4+ years in backend software development.
- Python: Strong proficiency with object-oriented programming.
- Frameworks: Hands-on experience with FastAPI (preferred), Django.
Databases:
- MongoDB: Experience with schema design, aggregation pipelines, and indexing.
- Familiarity with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- Experience with Redis and optionally Supabase.
API Development:
- Proficient in building and documenting REST APIs.
- Strong understanding of HTTP, request lifecycles, and API security.
Testing & Debugging:
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using logs and tools.
Performance & Scalability:
- Experience optimizing backend systems for latency, throughput, and reliability.
Tools:
Git, Docker, Linux commands for development environments.
Must-Have Skills:
- Proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming
- Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI (or similar async frameworks)
- Knowledge of MongoDB for schema-less data storage and complex queries
- Experience building and managing REST APIs in production
- Comfortable working with Redis, PostgreSQL, or other data stores
- Experience with Dockerized environments and Git workflows
- Solid grasp of backend architecture, asynchronous programming, and performance tuning
- Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with asynchronous programming using async/await
- Integration with third-party APIs (e.g., Firebase, GCP, Azure services)
- Basic understanding of WebSocket and real-time backend patterns
- Exposure to AI/ML pipelines, model APIs, or vector DBs (e.g., FAISS)
- Basic DevOps exposure: GitHub Actions, Docker Compose, Nginx
- Familiarity with JWT, OAuth2, and backend security practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and versioning
- Basic understanding of GraphQL or gRPC is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade backend services
- Experience working in agile teams and using tools like Jira
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint cycles
- Interest or experience in AI/ML-integrated systems is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Opportunity to work on AI-integrated platforms and intelligent products
- Access to latest tools, cloud platforms, and learning resources
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
- Wellness initiatives and team-building activities

About IAI solution
About
Company social profiles
Similar jobs
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience in designing and developing web-based applications using Node.js.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using Node.js.
- Build scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs using Express.js or Restify frameworks.
- Develop and maintain robust SQL database systems, leveraging Sequelize ORM.
- Ensure responsiveness of applications across various devices and platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the product development lifecycle, including prototyping, hardening, and testing phases.
- Work with real-time communication technologies and ensure seamless integration.
- Learn and adapt to alternative technologies as needed to meet project requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in web application development using Node.js.
- Proficiency with frameworks such as Express.js or Restify.
- Strong expertise in SQL databases and experience with Sequelize ORM.
- In-depth understanding of JavaScript, browser technologies, and real-time communication.
- Hands-on experience in developing responsive web applications.
- Experience with React Native (a plus).
- Proficiency in Java.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, and deployment.
Additional Skills & Experience
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
- Knowledge of internationalization (i18n) and latest UI/UX design trends.
- Familiarity with JavaScript libraries/frameworks like ReactJS or VueJS.
- Experience integrating payment gateways for various countries.
- Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate group discussions effectively.
- Eagerness to contribute to product functionality and user experience designs.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
- Hands on experience on DynamoDB, Lambdas and serverless architecture
- Good understanding of Microservices
- Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
- Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
- Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
- Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
- Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
- Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
- Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
- Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.
- Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
- Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
- Programming Language: Python (Strong knowledge)
- Concurrency & Parallelism: Multithreading, Multiprocessing, AsyncIO, ThreadPoolExecutor, Future, concurrent.futures
- Memory Management: Reference Counting, Global Interpreter Lock (GIL)
- Distributed Computing: Dask, Apache Spark (Preferred)
- Data Processing: NumPy
- Inter-Service Communication: GRPC, REST API
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Software Development Practices: Code Optimization, Debugging, Performance Tuning
- Communication & Problem-Solving: Technical Documentation, Team Collaboration, Asking for Clarity When Needed
Skills And Expertise
- Python,
- Multithreading,
- Multiprocessing,
- Dask, Apache Spark,
- NumPy,
- REST API,
- Docker,
- Kubernetes,
- Code Optimization
Job Brief:
We are looking for experience in API and Node.js to produce scalable software solutions. You will be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.
Responsibilities:
· Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.
· Design client-side and server-side architecture
· Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.
· Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
· Write effective APIs.
· Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
· Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
· Create security and data protection settings.
· Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.
· Write technical documentation.
· Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software.
Requirements:
· Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
· Experience developing desktop and mobile applications.
· Familiarity with common stacks
· Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, Nodejs and .Net)
· Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MS SQL, Mogo DB)
· Good to have- Cloud knowledge (Azure, AWS)
· Strong command on API Development with Nodejs
· Good to have- knowledge on multiple back-end languages ( Java, Python) and knowledge of JavaScript frameworks ( React, Angular, Node )
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
· Great attention to detail
· Organizational skills
Technical Skills:
HTML, CSS, React, API, JavaScript, Node, SQL, and Cloud knowledge (Azure/AWS)
Experience – 4+ Years
- Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
- You will ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain.
- Have a good understanding of design and user experience principles.
- Open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to changing situations
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team and learn from colleagues
- High adaptability in a dynamic start-up environment
- Ensuring technologies are used efficiently, profitably, and securely. Evaluating and implementing new systems and infrastructure.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a tenacious commitment to finding the root cause of issues.
Qualifications :
- B. Tech/ B.E. /M. Tech/ BCA / MCA or a related technical discipline from reputed universities
Skills Required :
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in REST API development using python.
- Must have experience with anyone popular python frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI Framework.
- Experience in designing and developing Restful Web services and Remote procedure calls.
- Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Knowledge of load testing and optimizing code for performance, security, and scalability
- Experience with Unit testing frameworks in Python
- Knowledge of modern authorization & authentication mechanisms.
- Able to create database schemes that represent and support business processes
- Knowledge of Version Control System & basics of CI/CD
- Write and maintain technical documentation
- Solid foundation in OOPS, Data structures, and Algorithms
- Knowledge of SDLC phases of project development.
- Experience in one or more No SQL Databases such as MongoDB, and Cassandra.
- Experience with event-based databases and programming
- Good experience in synchronous programming and thread-based programming.
- Experience with schedulers.
- Good to have knowledge of Linux shell commands.
- Good to have experience in Kubernetes & Docker
- Knowledge of any Cloud Service like GCP or AWS would be an added advantage
- Cares deeply about writing Quality, Testable & Modular code
- Good to have an understanding of NLP.
# Responsibilities:
- Build the APIs and internal mechanisms of the backend across all our services.
- Architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale.
- Build and lead engineering teams to achieve product roadmap milestones.
- Oversee the research and development of new products and technologies.
- Engage with inspiring designers and front-end engineers, and collaborate with leading back-end engineers as we create reliable APIs
- Represent and evangelize engineering team in events, talks, conferences, etc.
- Be available for troubleshooting in case of backend emergencies.
# Requirements:
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or any Engineering domain with experience in Software Programming.
- 2-5 years of experience building large-scale software applications.
- Highly proficient with Java and knowledge of the many intricacies of Spring Boot.
- Proficient with MongoDB and Redis. Knowledge of Aerospike, other databases would be a bonus.
- Good understanding of distributed systems (servers, databases, etc.).
- Positive and solution-oriented mindset and comfort working in a highly agile, intensely iterative software development environment.
About Univariety
Univariety (https://www.univariety.com">https://www.univariety.com) is India's Leading Career Counselling & College Guidance Platform for K-12 Schools and is a fast growing Ed-tech company which has pioneered the use of technology in education, right from the level of schools.
With Info Edge (India) Private Limited (parent company of Naukri.com) as a key investor, we are a proud addition to the company’s robust portfolio which includes leading companies across Recruitment, Matrimony, Real Estate and Education.
- March 2020: https://inc42.com/buzz/univariety-gets-fresh-funding-from-info-edge-to-scale-up-higher-education-services/">https://inc42.com/buzz/univariety-gets-fresh-funding-from-info-edge-to-scale-up-higher-education-services/
- Dec 2017: https://inc42.com/buzz/info-edge-univariety-edtech-funding/">https://inc42.com/buzz/info-edge-univariety-edtech-funding/
With 4,00,000+ connections made so far, Univariety’s guidance solutions act as a comprehensive platform for 600+ premier schools for their students across India, Singapore, Indonesia, and Dubai.
Univariety’s students are placed in 50 of the top 100 universities of the world and have received over $20 million inscholarships.
Univarietyis always at the forefront of successful partnerships in the education space with UCLA Extension endorsing its flagship 'Global Career Counselor' certification for teachers, psychologists, and career counselors. Read more here: https://www.univariety.com/gcc/">https://www.univariety.com/gcc/
Also, along with Fortune India magazine, we have established a School Certification process called “Future 50 Schools Shaping Success” which has its presence spread across 82 Cities, 654 Schools, 12587 Educators, and 125921 Students. Read more here: http://www.future50schools.com/">www.future50schools.com.
Job Details
Job Description
- Design and build web applications
- Work with business stakeholders, managers & other developers to create solutions to business problems.
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
- Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
Ideal candidate must have following skills/experience
- Expert level understanding of object-oriented web development in PHP
- Good understanding of Object-Oriented Architecture & Design
- Profound knowledge of any PHP framework like Yii
- Excellent JavaScript competence and command over JQuery
- Excellent understanding of any RDBMS like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
- Knowledge of Web Services and micro services
- Hands on experience with CSS & frameworks like Bootstrap/Material
- Experience with GIT & continuous integration
- Practical experience with well-implemented Scrum
Candidates with following skills/experience are preferred along with must have silks above
- Experience on Yii framework (PHP)
- Experience with AngularJs
- Experience with MongoDB
- Write elegant, well-documented code
- Experience in setting up, managing servers & continuous integration
- Should have good interpersonal skills, communication (verbal & written) skills and ability to work independently
Role and Responsibilities:
- As a backend developer, your primary focus will be the development of all server-side systems
- A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. You will test, secure and deploy your code
- Work experience on Node.js is a must along with a server-side framework like Express.js
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Experience and proficiency integrating with REST APIs
- Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
- Experience in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
- AgileScrum development cycle understanding.
Skills Required:
- At least 2 years of experience developing backends using NodeJS should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
- Good knowledge of MongoDB(Must) & any other MySQL Database.
- Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
- Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
- Knowledge and working experience in Cloud environment - AWS or Azure
- Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
- Should be a fast learner and a go-getter without any fear of trying out new things









