Python Backend Engineer with 2 to 10 years of experience

Company Description

Cydez Technologies is a leading IT Digital Transformation and IT Service Management company based in Kochi, Kerala. Specializing in innovative digital solutions, Cydez Technologies empowers businesses to streamline their operations and achieve unparalleled efficiency. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and exceptional service, Cydez Technologies delivers customized IT strategies and robust management solutions to help organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.

Location: Kochi (Onsite/Hybrid)

Experience: 210 years (Multiple levels)

Team: Core Product Engineering (starting with 2+ strong product engineers)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are building a next-generation FinTech backend platform requiring high performance, strong reliability, and fast iteration. You will contribute to real-time microservices, configurable rule engines, secure APIs, and workflows supporting high-scale consumer experiences. This is a product-first role suited to engineers who have worked in product teams and enjoy startup-style execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Build backend microservices using Python + FastAPI

* Design and optimise low-latency APIs

* Work with Redis + Postgres for caching and persistence

* Implement config-driven business logic (no hard-coded rules)

* Work with Orkes/Temporal workflow patterns (future-ready)

* Deploy and operate services on AWS

* Apply Zero Trust principles across all services

* Write unit tests, integration tests, automated QA

* Use AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude)

* Collaborate with product/architecture to deliver modules end-to-end

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

* Strong Python proficiency

* FastAPI + asyncio experience

* REST API development

* Redis + Postgres expertise

* AWS experience (IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, SQS, VPC)

* Strong security mindset, Zero Trust fundamentals

* Clean, testable code discipline

* Product engineering background

GOOD-TO-HAVE SKILLS

* Orkes/Temporal awareness

* Microservices design patterns

* Performance tuning and caching strategies

* Exposure to distributed tracing

* Interest in FinTech, UPI, payments, rewards, gamification

WHO THRIVES HERE

* Engineers who enjoy autonomy and take full ownership

* Builders who like fast, startup-style delivery cycles

* People passionate about India's FinTech ecosystem

* Individuals comfortable designing systems end-to-end

* Engineers excited to work with a small, elite team

EXPERIENCE LEVELS

Senior: 610 yrs lead modules, mentor, own architecture

Mid-Level: 36 yrs deliver independent microservices