Backend Developer - Microservices Architecture (3-5 yrs)

Company : Finkraft.ai

Location : Bengaluru

Position Type : Full-time

About Finkraft.ai :

Finkraft.ai is a cutting-edge fintech company revolutionizing the travel segment with a strong focus on GST and data-driven solutions. Our platform processes large-scale structured and unstructured data from Fortune 500 companies, delivering actionable insights and streamlined financial operations.

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our dynamic team and help us build scalable, high-performance systems that drive our platform's success.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient APIs to support our platform functionalities.

- Architect and implement microservices that enable seamless communication between various components of our system.

- Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to design and optimize schemas, ensuring high performance and data integrity.

- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

- Optimize backend services for performance, reliability, and scalability.

- Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.

- Deploy and manage backend services on cloud environments, leveraging tools like Nginx for load balancing and reverse proxy configurations.

- Document APIs comprehensively, including usage examples, Postman collections, and integration guidelines.

- Design and implement webhook flows and provide detailed documentation for their usage and troubleshooting.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Experience : 3-5 years of professional experience in backend development.

Programming Languages : Proficiency in Python and Node.js.

API Development : Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.

Microservices : Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and frameworks.

Databases : Expertise in SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.

Server Management : Familiarity with Nginx for load balancing and reverse proxying.

General Backend Technologies : Solid understanding of backend engineering concepts, including authentication, security, caching, and data processing.

Version Control : Proficient in Git for source code management.

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and debugging skills with a focus on delivering optimal solutions.

Documentation : Experience in creating clear and comprehensive documentation for APIs, Postman workflows, and webhook integrations.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

- Understanding of ETL pipelines and data processing workflows.

- Exposure to working in fintech or data-heavy domains.

What We Offer :

- Competitive salary and benefits.

- Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects.

- A collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Professional growth and learning opportunities.