Back End Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Backend Engineer Location: Mumbai Job Type: Full-Time About Us Lorien Finance is building the next-generation financial infrastructure for global education. We help students from emerging markets access study-abroad opportunities through intelligent lending, automation, and full-stack support. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects, design scalable systems, and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge platform. Role and Responsibilities As a Backend Engineer at Lorien Finance, you will: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Golang, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, product managers, and QA engineers Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices Optimize and troubleshoot backend systems for performance and scalability Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs for internal and external integrations Design and manage databases – relational and NoSQL – for optimal data flow and integrity Integrate AI tools and frameworks for automation, analytics, and intelligent features Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers Ensure system security and data protection in compliance with industry standards Required Skills and Qualifications 4+ years of backend development experience in Golang, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript Strong system design expertise for scalable and maintainable solutions Proficiency in RESTful API development and integration Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB , or similar databases Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines , and collaborative coding practices Cloud experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure; and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Experience or interest in AI technologies for automation and decision support Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative setup Preferred Skills Familiarity with microservices architecture Experience using Kafka, RabbitMQ , or other messaging systems Exposure to DevOps tools and serverless environments Hands-on experience with GraphQL Integration of AI solutions in production environments Show more Show less