Senior Python Backend Engineer (APIs & Data Platforms) #3583283

Axiom Path

Jersey City, New Jersey
2 days ago

Highlights

Engineers here work on modernizing backend systems, enabling data-driven applications, and supporting mission-critical platforms used across the business. The environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and focused on delivering secure, scalable, and high-impact solutions.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey

Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team:

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

How You Will Make An Impact:

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

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