Lead Backend Developer
1 day ago
Job Title: Lead Backend Developer (Python, FastAPI & MongoDB)
Location
:
Bengaluru, India
Company Overview:
Big AIR Lab (
),operates at the edge of applied AI where foundational research meets real-world deployment. We craft intelligent systems that think in teams, adapt with context, and deliver actionable insight across domains.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a
Lead
Backend Developer
with
5+ years
of professional experience in Python-based development, especially using
FastAPI
and
MongoDB
. The ideal candidate is skilled in building and maintaining scalable, high-performance back-end services and APIs, has strong understanding of modern database design (SQL & NoSQL), and has experience integrating backend services with cloud platforms.
Experience or interest in AI/ML projects is a strong plus, as our products often interface with LLMs and real-time AI pipelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain robust backend services using
Python
and
FastAPI
.
- Develop and maintain scalable
RESTful APIs
for internal tools and third-party integrations.
- Work with
MongoDB
,
PostgreSQL
, and
Redis
to manage structured and unstructured data efficiently.
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and AI/ML teams to deliver secure and performant backend infrastructure.
- Implement best practices in code architecture, performance optimization, logging, and monitoring.
- Ensure APIs and systems are production-ready, fault-tolerant, and scalable.
- Handle API versioning, documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), and error management.
- Optimize queries, indexes, and DB schema for high-performance data access.
- Maintain clean code with emphasis on object-oriented principles and modular design.
- Troubleshoot production issues and deliver timely fixes and improvements.
- Qualifications:
- Overall Experience
: 5+ years in backend software development.
- Python
: Strong proficiency with object-oriented programming.
- Frameworks
: Hands-on experience with
FastAPI
(preferred), Django.
- Databases
:
- MongoDB
: Experience with schema design, aggregation pipelines, and indexing.
- Familiarity with
SQL
databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- Experience with
Redis
and optionally Supabase.
- API Development
:
- Proficient in building and documenting REST APIs.
- Strong understanding of HTTP, request lifecycles, and API security.
- Testing & Debugging
:
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using logs and tools.
- Performance & Scalability
:
- Experience optimizing backend systems for latency, throughput, and reliability.
- Tools
: Git, Docker, Linux commands for development environments.
Must-Have Skills:
- Proficiency in
Python
and
object-oriented programming
- Strong hands-on experience with
FastAPI
(or similar async frameworks)
- Knowledge of
MongoDB
for schema-less data storage and complex queries
- Experience building and managing
REST APIs
in production
- Comfortable working with
Redis
,
PostgreSQL
, or other data stores
- Experience with
Dockerized
environments and Git workflows
- Solid grasp of
backend architecture
, asynchronous programming, and performance tuning
- Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with
asynchronous programming
using async/await
- Integration with third-party APIs (e.g., Firebase, GCP, Azure services)
- Basic understanding of
WebSocket
and real-time backend patterns
- Exposure to
AI/ML pipelines
, model APIs, or vector DBs (e.g., FAISS)
- Basic DevOps exposure: GitHub Actions, Docker Compose, Nginx
- Familiarity with
JWT
, OAuth2, and backend security practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and versioning
- Basic understanding of GraphQL or gRPC is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science
,
Engineering
, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade backend services
- Experience working in agile teams and using tools like Jira
- Familiarity with
Agile/Scrum
methodologies and sprint cycles
- Interest or experience in
AI/ML-integrated systems
is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Opportunity to work on
AI-integrated
platforms and intelligent products
- Access to latest tools, cloud platforms, and learning resources
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options
- Wellness initiatives and team-building activities
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