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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Software and Software Engineering - **Location:** New York, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Code Review, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Financial Software, Systems Theories, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Model View Controller (MVC), Performance Tuning, Ruby on Rails, Digitalocean, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, AWS Cdk, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Pandas, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Terraform, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/mid-level-senior-software-engineer-syntax-data-7660025 ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related discipline * Proficiency in relational database systems such as Postgresql * Familiarity with JavaScript and at least one modern front-end framework * An eye for code quality, familiarity with design patterns and best practices * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment * Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Preferred skills: * Experience with python and a dataframe library such as Polars or Pandas * Experience working in finance or financial technology * Prior professional experience working with and deploying to cloud environments such as AWS, DigitalOcean, or equivalent * Experience with Ruby on Rails or similar MVC framework * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and tooling such as Terraform or AWS CDK Mid-level range: $125,000 - $140,000 Senior-level range: $140,000 - $165,000 Syntax is a data and technology provider to the financial services industry. The company offers unique data sets for public and private companies that organize the global economy based on systems theory. Data is offered via complete database solutions, consulting services, indices and turnkey technology platforms. Learn more at syntaxdata.com ## Description Syntax's Software Engineering team is a group of highly motivated people with a passion for technology. As a Mid-Level or Senior Software Engineer you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and innovating on Syntax's financial software and data products. You will be tasked with writing optimized, performant code, and be expected to contribute to the planning and design of our products. Your work will contribute to the development of web applications, data pipelines and third party integrations. You will mentor peers, conduct code reviews, and provide direct feedback into Syntax's software engineering process and improve the efficiency of the team., * Designing, enhancing and maintaining large financial databases for use in web applications * Developing and maintaining database systems supporting the construction of performant, complex queries * Writing well-designed APIs and working with backend services * Creating flexible and intuitive client-facing JSON APIs for streaming data * Implementing dynamic front-end layouts to design specifications * Ensuring that mission critical systems and services operate smoothly by triaging and resolving operational issues as part of a team of on-call engineers * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex problems ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Advanced Typing in TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/496-advanced-typing-in-typescript) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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