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Axiom Path

Senior Python Backend Engineer (APIs & Data Platforms)

Axiom Path Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

Apr 21
python Principal (10+ yrs) Contractor United States
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About the role

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs for enterprise systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate databases and ensure high-performance, secure, and reliable software solutions.

What they look for

Python Backend Development RESTful APIs SQL NoSQL Database Integration Git AWS Azure DevOps CI/CD Data Structures Algorithms Object-Oriented Programming Performance Optimization Unit Testing

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of software development experience with deep expertise in Python and backend systems. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and experience with database integration, version control, and modern cloud platforms.

Full 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

Requirements

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

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