Senior Software Engineer (Backend, RESTAPI, Python, Flask)

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What is the Senior Software Engineer responsible for?

The FTT AI & Digital Transformation group is a newly established team within Franklin Templeton Technologies, the Technology function within Franklin Templeton Investments. The core mandate of this role is to bring innovative digital investment products and solutions to market leveraging a patented and innovative digital wealth tech / fintech product - Goals Optimization Engine (GOE) - built with several years of academic research in mathematical optimization, probability theory and AI techniques at its core.

The mandate also extends to leveraging cutting edge AI such as Generative AI in addition to Reactive AI to create value within various business functions within Franklin Templeton such as Investment Solutions, Portfolio Management, Sales & Distribution, Marketing, HR functions among others in a responsible and appropriate manner. The possibilities are limitless here and this would be a fantastic opportunity for self-motivated and driven professionals to make significant contributions to the organization and to themselves.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of Senior Software Engineer?

Architect, build, and optimize back-end systems, APIs, and databases to support seamless front-end interactions.

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with strong documentation across the stack.

Integrate AI-assisted development workflows using tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery.Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality features.

Engage in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support test execution with analysts and stakeholders.

Build and deploy back-end services in Python using frameworks like Django or Flask.

Ensure application security, performance, and scalability through robust testing and peer code reviews.

Build for scalability, observability, and resilience in a multi-tenant, white-label setup.

Debug and troubleshoot issues across the entire stack, from the database to the front-end.

Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release planning to deliver high-quality features on time.

Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve development processes.

Conduct peer code reviews, static code analysis, and performance tuning to maintain high development standards.

Adaptable to ambiguity and rapidly evolving conditions, viewing changes as opportunities to introduce structure and order when appropriate

Reviews source code and design of peers incorporating advanced business domain knowledge.

Offers vocal involvement in design and implementation discussions.

Provides alternate views on software and product design characteristics to strengthen final decisions.

Participates in defining the technology roadmap.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

At least 8+ years of experience in software development.

A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related fields.

Candidates from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutions in India (e.g., IITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, NITs, etc.) are strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development

Extensive experience building back-end services using Python (Django, Flask ).

Familiarity with message brokers and event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka)

Familiarity with Node.js and other back-end frameworks as a bonus.

Familiarity with Karpenter for dynamic Kubernetes cluster autoscaling and optimizing compute resource utilization

Familiarity with  Datadog or Kibana  for application monitoring, alerting, and observability dashboard for diagnosing performance bottlenecks using telemetry data

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with integrating observability tools into CI / CD pipelines and production environment

Proficiency in databases, both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).

Proficiency in writing unit test cases

Strong understanding of API development, authentication, and security protocols such as OAuth and JWT.

Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines.

Strong proficiency in using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities in team environments.

A passion for building user-centric, reliable, and scalable applications.

Bonus : Experience with CMS-integrated backends or regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.)

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 2 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

Life insurance for protection of employees’ families

Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

Personal loan assistance

Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

12 weeks Paternity leave

Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

Transport facility

Child day care facility for women employees

Cricket grounds and gymnasium

Library

Health Center with doctor availability

HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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