Backend Engineer (SDE 2) – Go/Python Position Overview We are looking for a Backend Engineer to build and own scalable backend services for a high-performance financial platform. This is an ownership-driven role where you'll design, develop, deploy, and support production-grade microservices. You'll primarily work with Go / Python to build reliable, secure, and scalable distributed systems.

You will work in a fast-paced engineering environment where AI-assisted development is part of the daily workflow, enabling engineers to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Go/ Python.

Build event-driven applications using Kafka for transaction processing and system communication.

Develop REST APIs and real-time backend services.

Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to build scalable, high-performance applications.

Integrate with third-party APIs and external systems.

Own services end-to-end, including design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.

Debug distributed systems using logging, tracing, and monitoring tools.

Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.





Leverage AI coding tools effectively while ensuring code quality and correctness.

Required Qualifications Must Have 3–4 years of hands-on backend development experience.

Solid proficiency in Go and/or Python.

Experience building production-grade microservices and REST APIs.

Hands-on experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, or similar messaging systems.

Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Solid understanding of concurrency, multithreading, API design, and distributed systems.

Experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.

Demonstrated ownership of backend services from development through production support.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in FinTech, Trading, Payments, or WealthTech.

Experience building real-time applications using WebSockets.

Familiarity with MongoDB, Redis, and TimescaleDB.

Experience with OpenTelemetry or other observability tools.

Hands-on experience using AI coding tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor.

Understanding of secure application development and data encryption.

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