SDE2 Backend Python

Location: Pune

Required Skills : Scala, Python, Data Engineering, AWS, Cassandra/AstraDB, Athena, EMR, Spark/Snowflake

Job Title: IT and Cybersecurity Network Backend Engineer (Remote)

Job Summary:

Join Springer Capital’s elite tech team to architect and fortify our digital infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable backend systems that power cutting‑edge investment solutions.

Job Description:

Founded in 2015, Springer Capital is a technology-forward asset management and investment firm that redefines financial strategies through innovative digital solutions. We identify high-potential opportunities and leverage advanced technology to drive value, transforming traditional investment paradigms. Our culture is built on agility, creative problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Job Highlights:

As an IT and Cybersecurity Network Backend Engineer, you will play a central role in designing, developing, and securing our backend systems. You’ll be responsible for creating bulletproof server architectures and integrating sophisticated cybersecurity measures to ensure our digital assets remain secure, reliable, and scalable—all while working fully remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Backend Architecture & Security:
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs using technologies such as Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Implement advanced cybersecurity protocols including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and anomaly detection to safeguard our infrastructure.
• Network Infrastructure Management:
• Architect secure cloud and hybrid network solutions to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service.
• Develop robust logging, monitoring, and compliance mechanisms.
• Collaborative Innovation:
• Partner with cross-functional teams (DevOps, frontend, and product managers) to integrate security seamlessly into every layer of our technology stack.
• Participate in regular security audits, agile sprints, and technical reviews.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and cybersecurity threats, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to maintain system integrity.

What We Offer:

• Advanced Learning & Mentorship: Work side-by-side with industry experts who will empower you to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and backend engineering.
• Impactful Work: Engage in projects that directly influence the security and scalability of our revolutionary digital investment strategies.
• Dynamic, Remote Culture: Thrive in a flexible, remote-first environment that champions creativity, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Unlock long-term career advancement opportunities in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and initiative.

Requirements:

• Degree (or current enrollment) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python, Node.js, or Java) and hands-on experience with RESTful API design.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and experience implementing cybersecurity best practices.
• Passionate about designing secure systems, solving complex technical challenges, and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About Springer Capital:

At Springer Capital, we blend financial expertise with digital innovation to shape tomorrow’s investment landscape. Our relentless drive to merge technology and asset management has positioned us as leaders in transforming traditional finance into dynamic, tech-enabled ventures.

Location: Global (Remote)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50 USD per month

Work Location: Remote

Embark on your next challenge with Springer Capital—where your technical prowess and dedication to security help safeguard the future of digital investments.

• Backend development along with team management
• Hands on experience in product development 
• Preferred candidates from Fintech and Banking sectors
• Exp in Python / Java slong with databases like MySQL, NoSQL, etc
• Knowledge of Agile methodology

Company and Founders
Egregore Labs (http://www.egregorelabs.com/" target="_blank">www.egregorelabs.com) is a financial software company founded in 2017 by Prashant Vijay (ISB, Tulane) & Hari Balaji (IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Madras) both of whom have spent over a decade each in Financial Services, with a majority of their experience at Goldman Sachs across New York, Hong Kong & Singapore in roles across Trading, Quant & Technology. More about the founders is available here and here

We operate at the intersection of Unstructured Data and Finance. We run multiple products, including Romulus (http://www.romulus.co/" target="_blank">www.romulus.co) and Robana (http://www.robana.ai/" target="_blank">www.robana.ai) - all our products work on the same underlying principles and set of technologies.

Ideal Background

• At least 2 years experience in back-end development in a fast-paced environment, working in Python
• Deep understanding of technologies used in web-deployed SaaS products, including Rest APIs
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Sound understanding of computer science principles
• Exposure to any of the following
  • Financial services
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Robotic Process Automation
  • Intelligent Document Processing
  • Document Management and Repositories

Opportunity
We will share our workload as a team and we expect you to work on a broad range of tasks. Here’s are some of the things you might have to do on any given day:

• Developing APIs and endpoints for deployments of our product
• Infrastructure Development such as building databases, creating and maintaining automated jobs
• Build out the back-end to deploy and scale our product
• Build POCs for client deployments
• Integrate our products with 3rd party products/tools/services
• Document your code, write test cases, etc.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with Python (2+ years)
• Sound understanding of Postgres and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Deep familiarity with UNIX, major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps
• Understanding of databases, and related tools, paradigms
• A computer science education would be great, but other engineering disciplines are ok as well

Desirables
We are looking for a person who has :

• Resourcefulness- - we're looking for versatile developers who are good at figuring out what they need to use, learn, build, re-purpose to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
• Ownership- - We like to be directive and not prescriptive in our management. We- d love for you to take ownership of what you work on, and tell us what to do, rather than the other way round.
• Work Ethic- - We've grown up on Wall Street. We work hard and have aggressive goals. We want our teammates to be focused, goal-oriented, and consistent high achievers.
• Execution Focus- - Our business is about getting things done and getting things done right. We want outcome-focused colleagues who can multi-task, and execute quickly and elegantly.

Interested?
We are an early-stage company. Working here is not for the faint-hearted. An intense and unstructured work environment, lots of excitement, and a group of motivated colleagues are what we bring to the table. We ask you to bring your undivided attention, strong worth ethic & resourcefulness. We are Delhi-based and work 6 days a week. Currently, due to the pandemic, we are operating remotely since Feb 2020.

Job Responsibilities
● Implement and maintain Django-based applications

● Use server-side logic to integrate user-facing elements.

● Develop software related to asset management

● Write and implement software solutions that integrate different systems.

● Identify and suggest various opportunities to improve efficiency and functionality.

● Coordinating the workflow between the graphic designer, the HTML coder, and yourself

● Creating self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components

● Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

● Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

● Should have the ability to work with old and new versions of django.

● Understand existing code base and adapt to business needs as required

Required Skills
● 3 years experience in software industry

● Minimum 2 year experience in Python

● Minimum 1 Year experience in Django

● Basic understanding of front end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery

● Ability to build user interfaces using the latest web standards

● Familiarity with event-driven programming in Python

● Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes

● Strong unit test and debugging skills

● Experience working in Linux

● Excellent problem solving skills

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Ability to work well in a team development environment

• Back-end development using Python/Django
• Front-end development using CSS, HTML and JS
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Implement security and data protection
• Use Amazon Relational Database Service
• Commit, push, pull and sync to Bitbucket, GitLab
• Deployment of code on MS Azure and AWS
• Build efficient scripts and cron jobs in GCP
• Connect apps and automate workflows using Integromat

Job Type: Full-time

CTC Offering : 3.6L PA to 6L PA

Job Location: Remote for 6-9 months due to the pandemic, then Mumbai, Maharashtra

Required experience:

• Minimum 1.5 to 2 year of experience in Web & Backend Development using Python with experience in some form of Machine Learning ML Algorithms

Overview

We are looking for Python developers with a strong understanding of object orientation and experience in web and backend development. Experience with Analytical algorithms and mathematical calculations using libraries such as Numpy and Pandas are a must. Experience in some form of Machine Learning. We require candidates who have working experience using Django Framework

Key Skills required (Items in Bold are mandatory keywords) :

1. Proficiency in Python 3.x based web and backend development

2. Solid understanding of Python concepts

3. Experience with some form of Machine Learning (ML)

4. Experience in using libraries such as Numpy and Pandas

5. Some form of experience with NLP and Deep Learning using any of Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit-learn or similar

6. Hands on experience with RDBMS such as Postgres or MySQL

7. Experience building REST APIs using DRF or Flask

8. Comfort with Git repositories, branching and deployment using Git

9. Working experience with Docker

10. Basic working knowledge of ReactJs

11. Experience in deploying Django applications to AWS,Digital Ocean or Heroku

KRAs includes:

1. Understanding the scope of work

2. Understanding and adopting the current internal development workflow and processes

3. Understanding client requirements as communicated by the project manager

4. Arriving on timelines for projects, either independently or as a part of a team

5. Executing projects either independently or as a part of a team

6. Developing products and projects using Python

7. Writing code to collect and mathematically analyse large volumes of data.

8. Creating backend modules in Python by building or reutilizing existing modules in a manner so as to

provide optimal deliveries on time

9. Writing Scalable, maintainable code

10. Building secured REST APIs

11. Setting up batch task processing environments using Celery

12. Unit testing prepared modules

13. Bug fixing issues as reported by the QA team

14. Optimization and performance tuning of code

Bonus but not mandatory

1. Nodejs

2. Redis

3. PHP

4. CI/CD

5. AWS