Software Engineer (Backend, Python, Flask/FASTAPI, gRPC)

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 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 Software Engineer?

Software Engineer provides expertise and experience in application development and production support activities to support business needs:

• 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 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.
  
  

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

Education And Experience

• At least 4+ years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates from Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutions in India (e.g., IITs, BITS Pilani, IIITs, NITs, etc.) are strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in programming/Software and Frameworks: Python, Flask/FASTAPI, gRPC.
• Good to have experience in Atlassian tools.
• Proficiency in using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Proficient in creating and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in writing unit test cases
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka
• Familiarity with serverless architecture.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of AWS services and cloud deployment practices.
• A keen eye for design details and familiarity with best practices in responsive UI design.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in Agile environments.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate on solutions with other team members.
• Self-starter and individual thinker.
• Ability to take a problem and use resources to solve it.
• 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.

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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.

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

• 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
  
  

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

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.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.