About this role
The team is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their dynamic team in a fast-growing fintech company based in New York. This role is pivotal in transforming how hedge funds and asset managers analyze portfolio risk, measure performance, and generate investment insights using advanced data models and proprietary financial datasets.
In this position, you will:
- Build high-performance, data-intensive platforms that solve complex engineering challenges at scale.
- Collaborate with exceptional engineering and quantitative teams to enhance product offerings.
- Design and implement robust backend systems and APIs to support various applications.
- Optimize existing systems for performance and scalability.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong experience in backend development with languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
- Proficiency in database technologies like SQL, NoSQL, and data modeling.
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience required: 5-8 years in backend development or a related field.
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the fintech space.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
Applications are read by our talent team, usually within two working days.
If you look like a fit we will call you, and you will hear from us either way.