Senior Backend Engineer Python GenAI

About the Role

Lyzr is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Python and Generative AI. This is a full-time, permanent remote position where you will take ownership of developing scalable backend systems for production-grade applications, particularly focusing on GenAI applications and platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Own development of scalable backend systems for production-grade applications.
• Design and develop backend services that power GenAI applications and platforms.
• Build APIs and infrastructure to support LLM-based features, tools, and agent workflows.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and data models.
• Own payment gateway integrations (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, etc.) and ensure secure, seamless transactions.
• Architect and deploy backend solutions across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Build and maintain resilient infrastructure to support high-traffic applications.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to ship end-to-end features.
• Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive code quality, system security, and architectural best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in backend development with end-to-end ownership of feature delivery.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.
• Proven experience with payment gateway integration and order processing systems.
• Experience designing scalable systems and working with event-driven or distributed architectures.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
• Ability to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Excellent debugging, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in start-ups or fast-paced product teams.
• Exposure to AI/ML-based systems or microservice architectures.
• Prior experience in fintech or e-commerce platforms.
• Contributions to open-source backend projects.