Financial Process Automation Engineer, Salem

The Mission Scalemetrics is scaling at a pace where manual financial operations are no longer viable. We are moving beyond simple automation to a state of Autonomous Finance. We need a high-execution Engineer to bridge the gap between complex accounting logic and robust Python-driven systems. Your goal: Build the \"Financial Brain\" of Scalemetrics—an engine that processes global transactions with zero manual intervention and 100% audit-readiness.What You’ll Do Rapid Execution&Deployment: Move from workflow mapping to production-ready code. You will own the full lifecycle of automation, from shadowing financial experts to deploying \"set-and-forget\" pipelines. High-Fidelity Ingestion: Engineer advanced OCR and data extraction pipelines that handle multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction invoices with varying formats and languages.Integrity-First Orchestration: Develop and maintain secure API integrations between our custom stack and global accounting platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, or SAP), ensuring every byte of data is validated and reconciled. Audit-Ready Engineering: Build with the \"Permanent File\" in mind. Every script must leave a clear, immutable trail for auditors, ensuring GDPR and SOC2 compliance by default.The Profile We Are Looking For Education&Experience Top-Tier Pedigree: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from a Tier-1 university (IIT, NIT, BITS Pilani) or a top global equivalent. Domain Expertise: 5+ years of experience, with a significant portion spent in Audit Tech (e.g., Big 4 tech wings, Caseware) or FinTech (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, Revolut). You understand the \"why\" behind a journal entry.The Technical Stack Python Powerhouse: You write clean, modular, and highly efficient Python. Experience with Pandas, Pydantic, and asynchronous programming is expected. Data Architecture: Strong proficiency in SQL and experience handling structured/unstructured data formats (JSON, XML, CSV). Security Mindset: You treat credentials like nuclear codes. You have experience with secure secret management (Vault/AWS Secrets Manager) and end-to-end encryption.The Financial Logic Linguistic Fluency: You don't need to be a CPA, but you must understand Double-Entry Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. You should be able to argue with an accountant about why a transaction belongs in a specific ledger. Why Join Scalemetrics?High Autonomy: We are a Swiss company with a flat hierarchy. You report to the founders/leads, not a middle manager. Swiss Standards, Global Impact: Work with European data privacy standards and high-precision engineering requirements. Competitive Compensation: We offer a top-percentile salary for India-based talent, reflecting your Tier-1 background and specialized expertise.