Python backend developer

Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer – Java, AI & Automation

Experience : 4+ Years

Location : Any Cognizant location (India)

Work Mode : Hybrid

Interview Rounds :

1. Virtual
2. Face-to-Face (In-person)

Job Description :

Join our Backend Engineering team to design and maintain services on the Intuit Data Exchange (IDX) platform.

You'll work on scalable backend systems powering millions of daily transactions across Intuit products.

Key Qualifications :

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong in Java, Spring framework.
• Experience with microservices, databases, and web applications.
• Proficient in AWS and cloud-based systems.
• Exposure to AI and automation tools (Workato preferred).
• Python development experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable with occasional US shift overlap.

Job Title: Backend Developer (Full Time)

Location: Remote

Interview: Virtual Interview

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Backend / API Development (About the Role)

• Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI) or Node.js (Express) (Python preferred).
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and integrating APIs for production-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience deploying to serverless platforms such as Cloudflare Workers, Firebase Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.
• Solid understanding of Google Cloud backend services (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Secret Manager, IAM roles).
• Expertise in API key and secrets management, ensuring compliance with security best practices.
• Skilled in secure API development, including HTTPS, authentication/authorization, input validation, and rate limiting.
• Track record of delivering scalable, high-quality backend systems through impactful projects in production environments.

What you’ll do here:

•Lead the technical implementation of our platform using Python for new and existing clients

•Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless onboarding experiences for our clients.

•Translate business use-cases into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions

•Own the technical relationship with clients, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the implementation lifecycle

•Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high-quality deliverables

•Mentor developers and contribute to internal tooling and automation

•Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues across cloud environments

What you will need to thrive:

•8+ years of software development experience.

•Strong proficiency in Python (preferred), C# .NET, or C/C++.

•Proven track record of leading technical implementations for enterprise clients.

•Deep understanding of Pandas, Numpy, RESTful APIs, webhooks, and data transformation pipelines.

•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Description: Software Engineer

Location: Bangalore

WHO WE ARE :

As part of TIFIN's technology division, you will play a critical role in enabling the company's growth by developing highly scalable applications that provide practical solutions to clients in the financial services- domain. You will design, build, test, and maintain scalable and stable-the-shelf applications or custom-built technology solutions to meet business needs.

OUR VALUES: Go with your GUT

• Grow at the Edge: We embrace personal growth by stepping out of our comfort zones to discover our genius zones, driven by self-awareness and integrity. No excuses.
• Understanding through Listening and Speaking the Truth: Transparency, radical candor, and authenticity define our communication. We challenge ideas, but once decisions are made, we commit fully.
• I Win for Teamwin: We operate within our genius zones, taking ownership of our work and inspiring our team with energy and attitude to win together.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Contribute to the entire implementation process including driving the definition of improvements based on business needs and architectural improvements.
• Review code for quality and implementation of best practices.
• Promote coding, testing, and deployment best practices through hands-on research and demonstration.
• Write testable code that enables extremely high levels of code coverage.
• Ability to review frameworks and design principles toward suitability in the project context.
• Candidates who will demonstrate an ability to identify an opportunity lay out a rational plan for pursuing that opportunity, and see it through to completion.

Requirements:

• Engineering graduate with 3-5 years of experience in software product development.
• Proficient in Python, Django, Pandas, GitHub, and AWS.
• Good knowledge of PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Strong Experience in designing REST APIs.
• Experience with working on scalable interactive web applications.
• A clear understanding of software design constructs and their implementation.
• Understanding of the threading limitations of Python and multi-process architecture.
• Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries.
• Good understanding of Test Driven Development.
• Unit and Integration testing.
• Preferred exposure to the Finance domain.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and ESOP.
• Medical insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy and company-paid holidays.
• Access to our Chief Mindfulness Officer for mindfulness events and 1:1 personal coaching.

Note on Location:

While we have team centers in Boulder, New York City, San Francisco, Charlotte, and this role is based out of Bangalore

TIFIN is an equal-opportunity workplace, and we value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discrimination.

• Integration of client-side elements developed by a frontend developers with server side logic
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Test and debug programs
• Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient knowledge of Python with a backend server framework like Flask or Django
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance from the Business statement & implement them accordingly
• Building API endpoints - Project structuring, build reusable components, etc
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into the application code
• Creating database schemas that represent and support the business use case
• Experience with building the infrastructure for serving the front-end app and assets would be a value-add
• Experience with scripting for task automation and data analysis
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS would be a value-add
• Professional, precise communication skills

Qualification and Experience:

• B.E. / B. Tech. / MCA / PGDCA / M.Sc. (CS) /M.E. / M. Tech
• At least 2 years of experience in Backend Development
• Proficient knowledge of Python or any other back-end programming language
• Demonstrated experience with Object Oriented design and development
• Experience in working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases would be a value-add
• Knowledge of Microservices, Dockers, Kubernetes
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services

• Working knowledge of XML, JAVA, REST, SOAP etc
• Basic knowledge of SQL, including the ability to author ad-hoc database queries.
• Is comfortable writing code in Ruby, Python, JavaScript, and Java and enjoys learning new languages and technologies.
• Has experience integrating  APIs (major plus)
• Experienced integrating RESTful APIs into web applications (a plus)
• Is experienced with Github or the likes.
• Should have worked on Payment Gateway Applications.

• Has a technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics (MBA is an asset)
• Technical Product/Software certifications an asset
• Has 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar client-facing role
• Has previous experience in a traditional software engineering or Implementation role.
• Has strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Experienced with Salesforce is a plus
• Solution-driven, able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently, able to work alone or in a team, able to work with no supervision and under pressure
• Excels in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills on technical and business-related subjects
• Experience working with payment gateways a major plus including ecommerce and Retail Experience with continuous integration and test-driven development methodologies a plus
• Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills are essential
• Flexibility to travel as required to meet with clients
• Ability to comprehend and translate complex technical issues and apply to business solutions
• Demonstrate ability to articulate complex technical terms or processes into business language
• Ability to synthesize technical information and apply to business solutions
• Able to set priorities, influence others, and manage customer and partner expectations
• Demonstrated success in customer and partner relationship management
• You are motivated, think outside of the box, and understand the purpose of process and procedures