Senior Python Backend Engineer (APIs & Data Platforms)

Axiom Path • Jersey City, NJ

170d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed