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# Senior Python Backend Engineer (APIs & Data Platforms)

- **Company:** Axiom
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Backend, Git, Data Management, Restful APIs, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-python-backend-engineer-apis-data-platforms-jersey-city-nj--7a944289-b744-4bc0-b7dc-a376614928d4

## About the Role

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

## 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