Backend Developer - Data Platform
Description For Backend Developer - Data Platform
CRED, an innovative fintech company, is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for their Data Platform team. This role combines technical expertise with platform engineering to build scalable data solutions that power CRED's financial services.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale data systems, handling 100+ TB of daily data flows across regulated domains. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust data platforms using cutting-edge technologies like Spark, Delta/Iceberg lakes, and various cloud services. The role involves building AI-powered developer tools, ensuring data security and compliance, and creating efficient data pipelines.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in distributed systems and data engineering, with strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java. You should be passionate about open-source technologies, have experience with cloud platforms, and understand the importance of developer experience and platform design.
CRED offers a unique work environment where you'll collaborate with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and meals. The culture emphasizes trust, innovation, and personal growth, making it an ideal place for engineers who want to make a significant impact in the fintech space.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, has a product mindset, and wants to work with cutting-edge technologies while building systems that scale. You'll be part of a team that values both technical excellence and creativity, working on projects that directly impact India's financial services landscape.
Responsibilities For Backend Developer - Data Platform
- Design and build robust, scalable components of CRED's open-source-first data platform
- Engineer high-throughput, low-latency data ingestion systems across RDS, Kafka, DynamoDB
- Abstract complexity for data producers and consumers by building internal SDKs
- Lead the design and rollout of AI copilots for data engineers and analysts
- Instrument observability, lineage, and access control as first-class features
- Drive open-source adoption by replacing legacy SaaS with modular infrastructure
- Optimize infrastructure for petabytes of data scale and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with product, infra, compliance, and data science teams
Requirements For Backend Developer - Data Platform
- 5+ years of experience building large-scale distributed data systems
- Strong grasp of Spark, Iceberg/Delta Lake, and orchestration frameworks
- Hands-on experience deploying open-source data frameworks on cloud-native environments
- Experience with data quality, auditability, and compliance systems
- Production-grade Python, Scala, or Java programming skills
- Ability to design SDKs or frameworks to simplify engineering workflows
- Familiarity with SQL and database management systems
- Strong communication skills
- Product mindset with focus on developer experience
Benefits For Backend Developer - Data Platform
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid sick leaves
- In-house pantry with lunch and dinner provided
- Flexible work timings
- Salary payment before joining date
