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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Python, Business Operations - **Company:** Akuna Capital - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, User Authentication, Configuration Management Databases, Databases, Data Transformation, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Netsuite, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Backend, Git, Data Analytics, Bitbucket, Data Management, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-python-business-operations-chicago-il-usa-58910297 ## About the Role developer across Procurement, Finance, and HR * Identify and implement native AI features in existing tools (e.g., NetSuite, Jira, Confluence) * Build custom integrations using APIs, MCP, or similar protocols to connect LLMs to internal systems * Evaluate and propose AI-assisted or automated alternatives for manual processes * Coordinate with Security to ensure data-handling controls when integrating AI tools Tasks * Professional software development experience (3-5 years) * Strong backend language experience (Python) * Strong SQL skills and PostgreSQL experience (preferred) * Experience building and consuming REST APIs with authentication and data transformation * Experience with Jira/JSM, NetSuite, Bitbucket, and CMDB-type tools * Experience integrating AI APIs (Anthropic or OpenAI) into applications * Git/version control proficiency in a Bitbucket environment * Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Ability to work independently and manage aaaaaaaB _ priorities * Prior experience in financial services, trading, or data/compliance-sensitive environments * Experience with cost allocation, chargeback, or FinOps-like frameworks * Experience building internal tools or dashboards for non-technical users * Exposure to procurement or vendor management systems * Strong problem-solving for rapid market condition changes Key requirements * discretionary performance bonus * comprehensive benefits package * employer-paid medical, dental, vision * retirement contributions * paid time off ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will drive Business Operations technology, focusing on cost data attribution, data integrations, and AI-enabled workflows across Procurement, Finance, and HR. You'll lead FP&A cost attribution work, build a scalable, traceable cost-allocation PostgreSQL database, and connect multiple data sources. You'll apply AI features to optimize reporting and processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape production-ready data tools for a data-driven business. Compensation / Benefits * Lead development for the FP&A Cost Attribution Project * Serve as lead developer for a bitemporal PostgreSQL cost-allocation database * Build and maintain data integrations from Jira, NetSuite, Device42, and Bitbucket * Support project deployment toward Q1 2027 and provide documentation and handoff materials * Lead engineering efforts to support Business Operations teams * Build data pipelines and automate reports for Finance and HR * Act as a general-purpose developer across Procurement, Finance, and HR * Identify and implement native AI features in existing tools (e.g., NetSuite, Jira, Confluence) * Build custom integrations using APIs, MCP, or similar protocols to connect LLMs to internal systems * Evaluate and propose AI-assisted or automated alternatives for manual processes * Coordinate with Security to ensure data-handling controls when integrating AI tools Tasks * Professional software development experience (3-5 years) * Strong backend language experience (Python) * Strong SQL skills and PostgreSQL experience (preferred) * Experience building and consuming REST APIs with authentication and data transformation * Experience with Jira/JSM, NetSuite, Bitbucket, and CMDB-type tools * Experience integrating AI APIs (Anthropic or OpenAI) into applications * Git/version control proficiency in a Bitbucket environment * Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities * Prior experience in financial services, trading, or data/compliance-sensitive environments * Experience with cost allocation, chargeback, or FinOps-like frameworks * Experience building internal tools or dashboards for non-technical users * Exposure to procurement or vendor management systems * Strong problem-solving for rapid market condition changes Key requirements * discretionary performance bonus * comprehensive benefits package * employer-paid medical, dental, vision * retirement contributions * paid time off ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [13 AI Tools You Have to Try](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/219-13-ai-tools-you-have-to-try) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)