Software Engineer (Back-End)

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POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, preferably in banking, fintech, or regulated industries
• Strong proficiency in Python (experience with Flask, FastAPI, or Django is a plus)Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB preferred)
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFront, ECS, API Gateway, ALB/NLB)Proficiency in Docker and containerized deployments
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices
• Experience designing and implementing secure and scalable APIs
• Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and code reviews
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing applications to ensure system stability
• Strong problem-solving skills and a forward-thinking, high-ownership mindset

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Java or willingness to learn
• Exposure to serverless computing and AWS Lambda
• Experience working in distributed systems and event-driven architectures
• Strong understanding of security principles and compliance standards in the banking/fintech space
• Proficiency in English and the ability to present technical solutions effectively

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for core banking applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code for scalable and secure APIs
• Implement and optimize data structures in PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS, ensuring system security, performance, and scalability
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, and engineers) to develop and deploy features
• Mentor junior developers, fostering best practices and knowledge-sharing
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, improving system stability and reliability
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows for seamless releases
• Monitor application health and performance, implementing improvements where needed
• Stay ahead of industry trends, adopting new technologies and methodologies as necessary