Software Engineer - Backend & AI Integration(Python)

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend & AI Integration) to build scalable backend services that power AI-driven applications and enterprise integrations. This role involves designing APIs, integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), building agent tools, managing databases, and developing robust integrations with enterprise platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, SQL, API development, and AI/LLM integrations, with experience building production-ready backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Build APIs that expose GenAI, RAG, AI Agent, and ML capabilities to enterprise applications.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems such as SharePoint, ERP, databases, and document management platforms.
• Design, optimize, and manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Integrate and manage LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), including streaming and token management.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using OAuth2, JWT, and RBAC.
• Develop asynchronous workflows, background jobs, and high-performance API services.
• Ensure API reliability through proper validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with AI, product, and engineering teams to deliver scalable AI-powered solutions.
• Follow best practices for code quality, testing, CI/CD, Docker, and Git-based development.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Python development
• Experience building production-grade applications using FastAPI
• Solid understanding of REST API design and development
• Strong SQL skills with expertise in query optimization, indexing, and transactions
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB
• Proficiency with Git and Docker
• Experience integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, or other LLM APIs
• Understanding of asynchronous programming concepts in Python

Ideal Candidate for the role

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Passion for building scalable AI-powered applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Ownership mindset with a focus on quality and reliability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

About Company

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or ‘BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.