Haystack

Python Backend Developer

Haystack New York, NY
Haystack

Python Backend Developer

Haystack New York, NY
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We're working with a premier AI and Financial Technology firm, a leader in its domain, on an exciting opportunity. This company is a fast-growing tech firm at the forefront of financial innovation, seeking to expand its highly skilled engineering team.

The Role

  • Design and build cloud-native backend services using Python and FastAPI for a new Portfolio Management System.
  • Integrate with Bloomberg and other market data providers to support real-time data ingestion.
  • Develop scalable REST APIs and real-time services using WebSockets and event-driven architectures.
  • Optimize application performance, cloud resource utilization, and system scalability within Microsoft Azure.
  • Collaborate daily with client engineering leads and contribute to architecture discussions.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application reliability.

What You'll Need

  • 5+ years of backend software development experience with strong Python skills.
  • Proven experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or similar Python frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Bloomberg API integration.
  • Strong understanding of backend application architecture, distributed systems, and external API integration.
  • Expertise in SQL, PostgreSQL, and designing scalable backend solutions for high-volume data.
  • Experience deploying and supporting applications within Microsoft Azure or other major cloud platforms.

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on greenfield development in a startup-like environment.
  • Direct collaboration with engineering leads on cutting-edge AI and financial technology.
  • Focus on solving complex backend engineering challenges with real-time market data.
  • A role that is neither junior nor senior/principal, offering a balanced growth path.

Apply via Haystack today!

  • Seniority level

    Associate

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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