Principal Engineer / Technical Architect / Engineering Lead/SDE IV at Kognitos · Bengaluru (Bangalore), Hybrid · 6 - 14 years · ₹1L - ₹1L / yr · Posted 5 Aug 2023

Principal Engineer / Technical Architect / Engineering Lead/SDE IV
at Kognitos
Kognitos is a cutting-edge automation platform that combines the power of Generative AI and Natural
Language Processing (NLP) to provide a conversational and intuitive experience for business users. As a
fully serverless, SaaS automation platform, Kognitos enables users to build, manage, and execute
automations in natural language, with the ability to process and understand domain-specific language.
Kognitos provides a detailed auditable view of its runs, allowing users to gain insights into why an action
happened or what might have gone wrong in case of an exceptional situation. Additionally, Kognitos's
conversational exception handling, powered by Generative AI, allows for quick and easy resolution of
unexpected system errors or business exceptions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the backend infrastructure for our applications using Python and AWS Serverless
technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and robust systems, including
microservices and cloud-based architectures.
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the backend systems through monitoring and
optimization.
- Create and maintain database schema and queries to support the application features.
- Write unit and integration tests for the backend code and ensure code quality through code reviews.
- Continuously improve the software development process by incorporating best practices and modern
software development methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Investigate and troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutions to minimize downtime and
ensure smooth operations.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the development of technical solutions and best
practices.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in software development and recommend
improvements to the technology stack to increase efficiency and scalability.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on delivering high-quality software that
meets customer needs.
Required Experience/Skills:
- B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field or equivalent work experience
- 4-20 years of industry experience (or equivalent)
- Proficient in Python programming language
- Experience with modern software development practices and methodologies, including Agile, DevOps,
and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-based architectures.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, data structures, and database technologies.
- A natural problem solver, with the ability to identify problems and lead the development of a solution.

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products. If you love taking on new challenges and have a problem solving mindset to solve problems through
code, you will be a perfect fit for our rockstar engineering team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
● Design and develop backend architectures to support robust, scalable, and secure web applications and
systems with a focus on backend development using Django.
● Design, implement and maintain high quality RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between
frontend, backend and other services.
● Design, implement, and maintain database schemas. Ensure the integrity, performance, and security of
data.
● Ensure the scalability and reliability of our backend infrastructure on AWS. Ensure reliable management of
infrastructure on cloud aiming for 0 downtime of systems.
● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
Develop and maintain documentation for our backend systems, APIs, and data models.
● Conduct high quality code reviews and provide feedback to other team members to ensure best practices
are adhered to.
● Take ownership of the development, testing, and deployment of web applications. Break down high-level
business problems into smaller chunks and build systems.
● Work closely with the frontend development team, product managers, and designers to plan new features
and optimize existing ones.
● Constantly aim to improve performance and optimize systems by identifying bottlenecks and resolving
them for increased efficiency.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies such as LLMs, and implement them as and when required
Skills and Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
● 4+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with a focus on backend development.
● Strong proficiency in Python and Django, including experience with Django Rest Framework.
● Experience working with SQL/PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, querying, and
optimization.
● Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda.
● Familiarity of integrations with third party services and open source frameworks
● Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
● Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
● Familiarity with LLM frameworks such as Langchain, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMa is a plus.
● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Position Details
| **Experience** | 5–8 Years |
| **Work Location** | Mumbai Suburbs-Andheri |
| **Start Date** | Immediate |
| **CTC** | Open to Discussion |
## Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading backend development, managing cloud infrastructure and deployments, designing scalable system architectures, and mentoring the engineering team. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
### 1. DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure
- Create and configure cloud instances on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Deploy applications and programs to cloud servers and DevOps environments.
- Ensure deployment stability, system uptime, and performance monitoring.
- Automate deployment pipelines and continuously improve CI/CD practices.
- Implement and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure deployment processes.
### 2. Architecture and Backend Development
- Design system architectures with a focus on performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
- Design, develop, and maintain clean, scalable, and optimized backend applications, preferably using Node.js.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across development, testing, and production environments.
- Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and ensure timely delivery.
- Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, databases, and system integrations.
### 3. Team Leadership and Management
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of backend developers and engineers.
- Drive Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and engineering best practices.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance engineering culture.
- Support team members in resolving technical challenges and improving their skills.
## 4.Skills and Qualifications Required
- B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js, JavaScript, Python, or Java.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and cloud deployment environments.
- Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, databases, and system integration.
- Experience in leading development teams within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Working knowledge of Linux, Kafka, and Docker.
- Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and deployment automation.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
##5. Behavioural Competencies
- **Team Leadership:** Ability to manage, train, mentor, and guide team members.
- **Relationship Management:** Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- **Analytical Thinking and Innovation:** Strong analytical capabilities, with a focus on innovative problem-solving.
- **Business Acumen:** Ability to understand business use cases and translate them into practical technical solutions.
- **Customer Empathy:** Ability to understand customer needs and deliver solutions that enhance customer experience.
- **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary will be decided based on your skills and experience.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Python Backend Developer with strong hands-on programming experience and a good understanding of SQL, databases, REST APIs, and backend development. The ideal candidate should have experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing backend applications, along with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Python.
- Write, optimize, and manage SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, and complex queries.
- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for backend services.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Write unit tests and ensure code quality and application reliability.
- Use Git for version control and collaborative development.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders.
- Support data processing and ETL-related activities.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Python programming.
- Good knowledge of SQL, joins, subqueries, and query optimization.
- Experience working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and backend development concepts.
- Understanding of debugging, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Git and version control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
- Knowledge of data processing and ETL pipelines.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
- Understanding of application deployment and backend architecture.
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Python Software Engineer (3–5 Years Experience)
Location: [Pune]
Role Overview
We are seeking skilled Python engineers to join our core product team. You will work on backend services, API development, and system integrations, contributing to a codebase of over 250,000 Python lines and collaborating with frontend, DevOps, and native code teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python backend services and APIs
· Optimize performance and reliability of large, distributed systems
· Collaborate with frontend (JS/HTML/CSS) and native (C/C++/C#) teams
· Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews
· Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions
Required Skills
· 3–5 years of professional Python development experience
· Strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and modular code structure
· Experience with MongoDB (PyMongo), Mako, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming
· Familiarity with code quality tools (flake8, pylint) and test frameworks (pytest, unittest)
· Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
· Ability to read and refactor large, multi-module codebases
Nice to Have
· Experience with web frameworks (web.py, Flask, Django)
· Knowledge of C/C++ or C# for cross-platform integrations
· Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud deployment
· Exposure to security, encryption, or enterprise SaaS products
What We Offer
· Opportunity to work on a mission-critical, enterprise-scale product
· Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
· Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid)
· Competitive compensation and benefits
Responsibilities
● Architect and build end-to-end backend services and APIs.
● Integrate with external systems such as insurers, payment gateways, and other
partners.
● Ensure high observability, performance, and reliability across systems.
● Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code with a focus on scalability.
● Implement comprehensive test coverage and maintain code quality.
● Manage database design, migrations, scripting, and administration.
Experience & Skills
● 2-8 years of experience in backend development.
● Hands-on experience with low-level & high-level system design.
● Proven experience building scalable, secure backend systems (APIs, middleware, caching).
● Proficiency in Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, Redis,
Celery, and basic HTML/CSS.
● Experience developing RESTful APIs.
● Familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms is a plus.
● Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving ability, and leadership qualities.
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Job Overview
Architect and build scalable, high-performance backend systems while working on mission-critical platforms that process real-time market data and portfolio analytics. The role also involves leveraging Generative AI capabilities to enhance data intelligence, automation, and user-facing features, while ensuring regulatory compliance and secure financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using NodeJS and Python
- Build event-driven architectures using RabbitMQ and Kafka for real-time data processing
- Develop and manage data pipelines integrating PostgreSQL and BigQuery for analytics and warehousing
- Integrate and deploy Generative AI models (LLMs, embeddings, AI APIs) into backend systems for automation, insights, and intelligent workflows
- Design AI-powered features such as recommendation systems, document processing, or conversational interfaces
- Ensure system reliability, security, and low-latency performance for mission-critical systems
- Lead technical design discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers
- Optimize database queries, implement caching strategies, and improve overall system performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product features
- Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional backend development experience
- Strong expertise in NodeJS and Python for production-grade applications
- Proven experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
- Experience working with Generative AI frameworks/APIs (OpenAI, LangChain, vector databases, prompt engineering)
- Understanding of integrating LLMs into production systems (RAG, embeddings, fine-tuning basics)
- Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, including query optimization and schema design
- Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka
- Experience with BigQuery or similar data warehousing solutions
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, and high-traffic applications
- Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Exposure to fintech or financial services, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), Docker/Kubernetes, caching tools (Redis/Memcached), and regulatory requirements (KYC, compliance, data privacy) is a plus
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Job Description:
About the Role
Euphoric Thought Technologies is looking for a skilled Python Developer with Azure experience to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Python development, cloud-native application development on Microsoft Azure, REST APIs, and modern software engineering practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable applications for enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and microservices.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Develop and deploy applications using Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.
- Work with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Key Vault.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
- Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions.
- Support CI/CD implementation and deployment automation.
Required Skills
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Python development.
- Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Good understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
- Experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Key Vault.
- Good knowledge of SQL databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with Git version control.
- Experience with Docker and containerization.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Knowledge of software design principles and object-oriented programming.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Kubernetes (AKS).
- Exposure to messaging services such as Azure Service Bus or Event Hub.
- Knowledge of Redis or caching mechanisms.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a backend-focused Software Engineer with deep expertise in REST APIs,
real-time integrations, and cloud-based application services. The ideal candidate will build
scalable backend systems, integrate real-time data flows, and contribute to system design
and documentation. This is a hands-on role working with global teams in a fast-paced, Agile
environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI,
and SQLAlchemy.
• Build and support real-time integrations using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and
EventBridge.
• Develop and maintain Operational Data Stores (ODS) for real-time data access.
• Write performant SQL queries and work with dimensional data models in PostgreSQL.
• Contribute to cloud-based application logic and data orchestration.
• Containerize services using Docker and deploy via CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement automated testing using pytest, pydantic, and related tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams using tools like Jira.
• Document technical workflows, APIs, and system integrations with clarity and
consistency.
• Should have experience in team management
Required Skills & Experience:
• 8+ years of backend or integrations engineering experience.
• Expert-level knowledge of REST API development and real-time system design.
• Strong experience with: Python (FastAPI preferred), SQLAlchemy.
• PostgreSQL and advanced SQL.
• AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge.
• Operational Data Stores (ODS) and distributed system integration.
• Experience with Docker, Git, CI/CD tools, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional
teams.
• Comfortable producing and maintaining clear technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of React is acceptable but not a focus.
• Hands-on experience working with Databricks or similar data platforms.
Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Certifications in AWS (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect) or Python
frameworks are highly preferred.
Why this role exists
Most systems work at a low scale.
Very few survive real production load, complex workflows, and enterprise edge cases.
We are building a platform that must:
- Scale from 500K → 20M+ interactions/month
- Handle complex insurance workflows reliably
- Become easier to deploy as it grows, not harder
- This role exists to build the backend foundation that makes this possible.
What you’ll do
You will not just write services.
You will design and own core platform systems.
1. Scale the platform without breaking architecture
- Scale from 50K → 4M+ interactions/month
- Ensure:
- High availability
- Low latency
- Fault tolerance
- Avoid large rewrites — build systems that evolve cleanly
2. Build the workflow automation (WA) engine
- Design a flexible system with:
- States
- Stages
- Cohorts
- Dynamic workflows
- Ensure workflows:
- Handle edge cases reliably
- Can be configured easily
- Move from:
- Hardcoded flows → configurable execution engine
3. Build the insurance-specific data layer
- Design data models for:
- Policy states
- Claim workflows
- Consent tracking
- Ensure the system works across:
- Multiple insurers
- Multiple use cases
- Build a platform-first data layer, not use-case-specific hacks
4. Make deployment and setup simple
- Ensure workflows and data models are:
- Easy to configure
- Easy to launch
- Reduce friction for:
- Product teams
- Deployment teams
5. Create a compounding data advantage
- Build a data layer that:
- Improves with every deployment
- Captures structured signals
- Ensure data becomes a long-term edge, not just storage
6. Own production reliability
- Participate in on-call rotation across 3 engineers
- Ensure:
- Incidents are handled quickly
- Root causes are fixed permanently
- Build systems where reliability is shared, not individual
What success looks like
- Platform scales to 2M+ interactions/month smoothly
- Workflow engine supports complex, dynamic use cases
- Data layer enables fast deployment across accounts
- Edge cases are handled without constant firefighting
- System becomes easier to use as it grows
- Production issues are rare and predictable
Who you are
- You have built:
- Scalable systems
- Distributed services
- You think in:
- Systems
- Data models
- Trade-offs
- You are comfortable owning:
- Architecture
- Production systems
What will make you stand out
- Experience building:
- Workflow engines
- State machines
- Data-heavy platforms
- Strong understanding of:
- System design
- Distributed systems
- Failure handling
- Experience working in:
- High-scale production environments
Why join
- You will build the core backend of an AI platform
- Your work directly impacts:
- Scale
- Reliability
- Product capability
- You will design systems that move from:
- Use-case specific → platform-level infrastructure
What this role is not
- Not just API development
- Not limited to feature-level work
- Not disconnected from production realities
What this role is
- A system architect
- A builder of scalable platforms
- A driver of long-term technical advantage
One question to self-evaluate
Can you design backend systems that scale, handle edge cases, and become easier to use as they grow?
Company Overview:
Euphoric Thought Technologies is a technology-driven organization specializing in delivering scalable software solutions and digital transformation services. Operating at the intersection of cloud innovation and enterprise application development, the company empowers businesses to modernize their infrastructure and streamline operations. With a focus on high-performance engineering, Euphoric Thought Technologies serves a diverse global clientele, helping them navigate complex technical landscapes through robust, cloud-native architectures.
Role Overview:
As a Python Developer with Azure expertise, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-impact backend services that drive our core product offerings. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and cloud architects, to translate business requirements into efficient, scalable code. Your contributions will directly influence the reliability and performance of our cloud-based platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and optimized infrastructure utilization for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and Django to support high-traffic enterprise platforms.
- Design and implement serverless computing solutions using Azure Functions to optimize resource consumption and application responsiveness.
- Manage and optimize relational database schemas within Azure SQL to ensure high data integrity and query performance.
- Integrate CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes, reducing time-to-market for new feature releases.
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to migrate and manage application workloads within the Azure cloud ecosystem.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical bottlenecks to maintain high availability and system stability for end-users.
Required Skillset:
- Demonstrated proficiency in building production-grade applications using Python and the Django framework.
- Strong hands-on experience in architecting and managing cloud-native solutions within the Microsoft Azure environment.
- Proven ability to design, query, and maintain Azure SQL databases for complex data-driven applications.
- Experience in implementing CI/CD workflows to streamline development cycles and improve code quality.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into clean, maintainable code while adhering to industry best practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Capability to work effectively in a hybrid or on-site environment in Noida/Greater Noida, demonstrating self-motivation and collaborative spirit.
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in software development with a focus on cloud-based architectures.











