Backend AI Engineer (Financial Services Platform) - Hybrid
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About the job
- We're seeking Backend Engineers to build backend services for a financial platform, layered on top of existing core systems.
- Development is performed using an AI-first model (Claude Code and Agentic AI tools), with strong ownership of system design, implementation, and validation.
- This is an individual contributor role within the Product Development team, supporting global functions and reporting to the Head of Product Development.
- As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIs that power the Monifai platform.
- You will work with modern cloud-native architectures, AI-assisted development tools, and financial services systems, designing service layers and integration services on top of core banking platforms.
- The ideal candidate brings strong backend engineering expertise, experience with distributed systems and cloud technologies, and a passion for leveraging AI tools to accelerate software development.
Responsibilities
- Build backend services and APIs on top of existing core systems.
- Develop systems using AI-assisted coding tools, including Claude Code.
- Design and implement:
- Service layers above core banking systems.
- Integration services connecting internal and external platforms.
- Manage data flows and system interactions across multiple services.
- Ensure system scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
- Develop and maintain APIs and microservices-based solutions.
- Design and implement event-driven and messaging-based integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality platform capabilities.
- Validate system designs and solutions through testing and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5 – 9 years
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Technical degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- High school diploma required.
Technical Skills:
- Strong backend development experience with .NET, Node.js, and/or Python.
Strong experience with:
- APIs and microservices.
- Distributed systems.
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
- Experience using AI tools for software development.
Platform & Architecture Skills (Mandatory):
Experience or strong understanding of:
- Operational Data Stores (ODS).
- Event-driven architecture.
- Messaging systems (queues, pub/sub).
- Document handling and storage.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Domain Experience:
- Financial services systems, including lending, payments, and fintech platforms.
- Transaction processing systems.
- Integrations with external services such as AML, KYC, and PSP providers.
Technology Environment:
- Cloud: Azure.
Architecture:
- APIs and microservices.
- Event-driven systems.
- Messaging-based integrations.
Languages:
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Professional proficiency in the local language.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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