Senior Backend Engineer (Python/FastAPI/GraphQL)

Posted 3 days ago

wss associatesNew York (NY)

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About the role

Senior Backend Engineer | FinTech Data Platform We're partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing technology business that is transforming how financial data is extracted, structured, and delivered through cutting-edge AI, NLP, and machine learning technologies. We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-calibre engineering team building the infrastructure behind a sophisticated financial data platform. You'll play a key role in developing scalable APIs, expanding microservices architecture, and helping bring valuable structured data products to market.

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong Python development experience, particularly with FastAPIExcellent knowledge of GraphQL and REST APIsExperience working with databases and data warehousesCI/CD, DevOps and software engineering best practices
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, Agile environment
Ability to work autonomously and contribute ideas
Highly advantageous:
Experience within FinTech, payments, financial services, or startup environmentsAWS experience
Knowledge of React, Strawberry GraphQL, or Post
GraphileExperience working with financial data products
What's on offer?
Predominantly remote culture with flexibility
Just a few days per month required in the New York office
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and data-driven products
Fast-moving, collaborative engineering team where your ideas will have real impact
If you're a strong backend engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and working in a high-growth environment, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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