Senior Backend Middleware Engineer (Remote)

This is a remote position.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend / Middleware Engineer with strong expertise in Python FastAPI Cyber Security and AI-driven backend systems. The role involves building secure scalable and enterprise-grade middleware services that integrate with multiple cloud identity HRIS and collaboration platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong security mindset hands-on experience with system integrations and the ability to embed AI-powered capabilities into backend services while maintaining strict security and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop and maintain secure scalable backend and middleware services using Python and FastAPI
  
• Architect and implement middleware layers to enable seamless integration between enterprise systems
  
• Build and maintain secure REST APIs following industry best practices and security standards
  
• Implement and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2 JWT SSO RBAC and MFA
  
• Integrate and manage identity and access management systems such as Okta and Azure AD
  
• Develop integrations with cloud platforms including AWS and Microsoft Azure
  
• Build and maintain connectors for:
  
• HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday)
  
• Ticketing systems (e.g. Jira ServiceNow)
  
• CRM platforms
  
• Active Directory (AD) and LDAPS
  
• SharePoint and enterprise file-sharing systems
  
• Ensure secure data handling including encryption at rest and in transit secure key management and secrets rotation
  
• Apply cyber security best practices to protect systems against common threats including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  
• Implement audit logging access reviews and compliance-related controls
  
• Monitor analyze and respond to security events and integration failures
  
• Design and optimize ORM-based database models ensuring performance scalability and data integrity
  
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on secure cloud configurations IAM policies and CI/CD security controls
  
• Integrate AI and automation capabilities into backend systems including:
  
• Using LLM APIs (e.g. OpenAI or similar)
  
• Building AI-assisted workflows and intelligent automation
  
• Ensuring data privacy and security in AI pipelines
  
• Write clean maintainable and well-documented code
  
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to security-first system design
  

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI
  
• Experience in backend and middleware development for enterprise systems
  
• REST API development and secure API design
  
• ORM frameworks (e.g. SQLAlchemy) database design and optimization
  
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS and Microsoft Azure
  
• CI/CD pipelines and secure deployment practices
  

Security Skills:

• Cyber security best practices and SSDLC
  
• API security OWASP Top 10 mitigation
  
• Encryption at rest and in transit secure key management secrets rotation
  
• Authentication & Authorization: OAuth2 JWT SSO RBAC MFA
  
• Identity & Access Management: Okta Azure AD AD LDAPS
  
• Audit logging access reviews and compliance controls
  

Integration Skills:

• HRIS systems (Workday)
  
• Ticketing platforms (Jira ServiceNow)
  
• CRM systems
  
• SharePoint and enterprise file-sharing
  
• System-to-system integrations
  

AI & Automation Skills:

• AI-driven backend system design
  
• LLM API integration (OpenAI or similar)
  
• AI-assisted workflows and intelligent automation
  
• Ensuring secure data handling in AI pipelines
  

General / Soft Skills:

• Clean code practices and technical documentation
  
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  
• Security-first mindset in system design
  
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including DevOps
  

Benefits

• Employee stock option plan (ESOP)
  
• Medical insurance
  
• Annual Increments
  
• Company gadgets
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  
• Chance to work on cutting-edge cloud projects.
  
• Supportive and inclusive company culture