Data Science & Backend Engineer ( Trading systems )

Company Description

Zoft.ai is an innovative AI-powered SaaS platform focused on transforming customer service with intelligent chat and voice agents. The platform leverages cutting-edge technology to provide personalized support while effectively managing complex actions and workflows. Zoft.ai is dedicated to ensuring efficient and seamless customer interactions, helping businesses enhance their customer experiences. The company's solutions are designed to deliver exceptional service and operational efficiency across industries.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Data Science & Backend Engineer specializing in trading systems. As part of this role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs to support trade processing and analytics. You will implement data algorithms, conduct performance optimizations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design seamless trading system solutions. The role also involves ensuring the scalability and reliability of systems and integrating both back-end and front-end functionality.

We are looking for a math-strong backend engineer (freshers or experienced candidates) to join our investment company in Chennai.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who :

• Proficiency in Back-End Web Development and Software Development
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Programming principles
• Experience with Front-End Development and basic front-end integration concepts
• Familiarity with trading systems or financial industry practices is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Are graduates in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
• Have excellent mathematics skills with 90%+ in 10th and 12th standard
• Come from a background in Mathematics / Statistics / CSE
• Have completed a course in Data Science / Machine Learning / AI
• Possess strong programming skills in Python (knowledge of FastAPI is a plus)
• Are familiar with data analysis libraries (NumPy, Pandas, etc.)
• Have basic knowledge of financial markets or a strong interest in learning trading concepts
• Are comfortable working in Linux environments
• Have exposure to AWS & Cloud Operations
• Demonstrate strong work ethic , eagerness to learn, and an entrepreneurial mindset

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Work Details

📍 Location : Chennai