Experience : 5-9 Years

Location : Mumbai

Industry : Preferably NBFC / BFSI

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python, SQL, REST APIs, and NoSQL databases.

- Build, manage, and optimize microservices architectures using Docker and Kubernetes.

- Develop streaming and event-driven systems with Apache Kafka.

- Implement and optimize data pipelines, services, and integrations on Azure Cloud, especially using Databricks and cloud-native services.

- Leverage GitHub/Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices for smooth, automated deployments.

- Contribute to prompt engineering, and design workflows involving LLMs and GenAI-based applications.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders.

- Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews to ensure quality and scalability.

- Provide mentorship to junior developers and lead small pods or scrum teams when required.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications under tight deadlines when needed.

Required Skills :

- Strong programming skills in Python (5+ years)

- Expertise in SQL and working with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB)

- Experience building and consuming REST APIs

- Real-time data experience using Apache Kafka

- Hands-on with Azure Cloud (or AWS/GCP with willingness to learn Azure)

- Experience with GitHub, Git workflows, and CI/CD

- Containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes

- Experience with Azure Databricks or equivalent Spark-based platform

- Familiarity with DevOps practices

- Exposure to Generative AI, including prompt engineering and integrating LLMs into applications

Secondary Skills :

- Prior experience working with NBFCs or in the financial services domain

- Experience in building scalable, resilient systems under compliance and regulatory constraints

Tertiary Skills :

- Demonstrated team leadership, mentoring, or sprint management

- Ability to deliver under pressure, manage stakeholder expectations, and handle multiple priorities effectively