Software Engineer I - Backend

ABOUT NIURAL

Niural is the AI-native platform that unifies payroll, compliance, HR, and financial operations into a single platform, enabling companies to hire, pay, and manage teams across 150+ countries with speed, accuracy, and intelligence. Backed by Marathon, M13, and Inspired Capital, Niural is redefining the future of work and intelligent finance.

Why Niural?

At Niural, engineering is at the core of delivering complex financial infrastructure in a way that feels intuitive, reliable, and scalable. As a Backend Engineer, you will contribute directly to building backend systems that support payroll, payments, and compliance workflows used globally.

You’ll work on meaningful product surfaces where performance, correctness, and user trust matter. This role offers the opportunity to grow technical depth while contributing to production systems that operate at scale.

About the Job

You’ll build and maintain backend services using Python in a serverless, cloud-native environment. You’ll develop APIs, work with DynamoDB and Postgres, and ship reliable features that power global financial workflows.

You’ll learn distributed systems fundamentals, production best practices, and how backend systems operate at scale. This role is ideal for engineers who are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into strong product-minded backend developers.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain backend services using Python within a serverless architecture.

- Implement RESTful APIs following established design standards.

- Build and maintain features using DynamoDB and Postgres under guidance.

- Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability.

- Deploy services using CI/CD pipelines and follow infrastructure guidelines.

- Debug and resolve well-scoped production issues.=

- Follow security, scalability, and performance best practices.

- Actively participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback.

- Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

- Develop an understanding of product requirements and user impact.

Requirements

- 1+ year of backend development experience.

- Proficiency in Python.

- Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and DynamoDB.

- Basic knowledge of Postgres and relational database concepts.

- Understanding of RESTful API design principles.

- Familiarity with Git-based workflows.

- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

- Willingness to learn distributed systems and cloud-native development.

- Ability to take initiative within a defined scope and ask the right questions.

- Good communication and collaboration skills.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package designed to reward your expertise and contributions.

- Access to continuous learning and career advancement programs.

- Opportunities for mentorship and coaching to help you grow in your career.

- Supportive and collaborative work environment where ideas are valued and teamwork is encouraged.

- Complimentary snacks and lunch provided to keep you energized throughout the shift.

- A latest MacBook Pro and a high-performance monitor will be provided to boost your productivity.

- We’ve also partnered with select universities in the US to provide “fast track” admissions to star performers who may want to pursue their Master's in CS in the US.

- High performers will be sponsored for L1 visas as well as immigrant visas (Green Card) to the US.

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