Senior Python Backend Engineer (APIs & Data Platforms)

Axiom
Jersey City, NJ, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Unit Testing Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Code Review Databases Data Structures Software Debugging DevOps Python (Programming Language) NoSQL
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Object-Oriented Software Development Performance Tuning Software Engineering SQL Databases Scripting Backend Git Data Management Restful APIs Software Version Control

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs to support internal and external systems
  • Integrate databases, third-party platforms, and enterprise services into applications
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code aligned with best practices
  • Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Requirements

Application Programming Interface (API), Software Engineering, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Financial Services, Banking Services, Team Player, Technical Support, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Quality Metrics, Are you an experienced Python backend engineer ready to make an impact?

  • 10+ years of experience in software development with strong Python expertise
  • Proven experience building backend systems, APIs, and scalable applications
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
  • Experience with RESTful services, database integration (SQL/NoSQL), and version control (Git)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), DevOps tools, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus
  • Exposure to front-end technologies is beneficial but not required
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently or within agile teams
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business stakeholders

About the company

Join a globally recognized financial services organization operating at the forefront of banking and technology innovation. This team sits within a large-scale enterprise technology division supporting critical systems across the Americas. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on delivering secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions. Engineers here work on modernizing backend systems, enabling data-driven applications, and supporting mission-critical platforms used across the business.

What s In Store For You:

  • Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099)
  • Opportunity to contribute to enterprise-scale systems within a leading financial institution
  • Exposure to modern backend engineering, APIs, and data-driven application development
  • Collaborative agile environment with strong engineering best practices and code quality standards

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