Backend Engineer - Python

About The Company Provenir is a leading Decision Intelligence Platform designed to provide enterprises with comprehensive control over end-to-end customer decisioning processes. Our platform enables organizations to effectively manage risk, drive growth, and transform business outcomes by consolidating data, AI models, intelligence, agents, and governance into a unified decisioning environment. Trusted by over 120 institutions across more than 60 countries, Provenir processes more than 4 billion decisions annually, turning architectural coherence into sustained risk performance and measurable value. Our commitment to innovation and excellence positions us at the forefront of AI-powered decisioning solutions, making us a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to leverage advanced technology to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. About The Role We are seeking an experienced Python Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to building and enhancing cloud-native capabilities within our SaaS platform. The ideal candidate will focus on developing reliable, scalable Python services and APIs, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI capabilities such as generative AI, intelligent agents, retrieval-augmented generation, and more. This role requires a strong background in backend software development within cloud-based environments, with a focus on creating maintainable, high-performance solutions that support our enterprise clients. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, and other engineers to deliver innovative features and improve existing services, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence across our platform. Qualifications Three or more years of professional software development experienceStrong Python development skills, including experience building production backend services and APIsExperience with modern Python frameworks, preferably FastAPISolid understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and maintainable code practicesExperience with automated testing tools such as pytest or unittestProven experience developing and supporting cloud-based or multi-tenant SaaS applicationsExperience designing REST APIs, service integrations, and reusable backend componentsHands-on experience with Docker and containerized application developmentFamiliarity with Kubernetes and cloud-native deployment environmentsExperience working with AWS services such as EKS, S3, IAM, Lambda, and CloudWatchKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control, monitoring, logging, and production supportUnderstanding of application scalability, resilience, security, and observabilityExperience with other object-oriented languages such as Java, C#, or C++ (preferred)Exposure to generative AI applications, including LLMs, AI agents, RAG, or vector search (preferred)Familiarity with managed AI platforms such as Amazon Bedrock (preferred)Experience with MLOps, infrastructure as code, or CI/CD automation (preferred) Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based backend services and APIs to support our SaaS platformBuild reusable components and platform capabilities to enhance cloud-native SaaS offeringsIntegrate internal services, external APIs, and third-party platforms to enable seamless functionalityDevelop containerized services that operate within Kubernetes environments on AWSImprove application scalability, resilience, security, monitoring, and operational supportCollaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver customer-facing featuresParticipate in software design, code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to engineering standardsSupport services throughout their lifecycle, from initial design to production maintenanceContribute to AI-enabled product features, including generative AI, intelligent agents, and tool integrations based on customer needs Benefits Comprehensive health and wellness plansPaid time off and company holidaysFlexible and remote-friendly work opportunitiesMaternity and paternity leaveOpportunities for professional growth and developmentCollaborative and innovative work environmentTravel opportunities to our New Jersey office (approximately once per quarter) Equal Opportunity At Provenir, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition. We believe that diversity and inclusion enhance our teams and drive innovation, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.