Backend Python Developer

Rose International; Rutherford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Backend Python Developer to design, build, and implement scalable Python-based backend services and microservices in a hybrid setup in Rutherford, NJ. The role emphasizes REST APIs, ETL pipelines, and data processing for enterprise applications.

The position requires 5–7 years of backend Python experience, strong Python libraries, and familiarity with distributed systems. This is a temp to hire opportunity with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience developing backend systems and services using Python
• Strong proficiency in Python and related libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)
• Experience building REST APIs and working in microservices or service-oriented architectures
• Experience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with LLMs and GenAI technologies
• Understanding of distributed systems and backend integration patterns
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Python, with a focus on microservices and API-driven architecture
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for data ingestion, processing, and integration
• Develop data processing pipelines to handle structured and unstructured data
• Collaborate with global Technology teams across multiple time zones in a hybrid environment
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and backend engineering best practices
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges through analysis of system flows and business processes
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and scalability requirements
• Establish and follow standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment in backend environments
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support business use cases
• Implement unit testing and TDD to ensure reliability and maintainability of backend services
• Contribute to the microservices ecosystem, including service integration and inter-service communication
• Support the integration of LLMs and GenAI capabilities into backend systems and workflows
• Mentor junior developers and promote strong engineering and coding standards
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards

Skills

ETL

LLM

Microservices

MySQL

Python

REST

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Date Posted: 06/24/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 503219

Industry: Financial Services

Job Title: Backend Python Developer

Job Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07070

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Hybrid -3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Shift: Standard Work Hours

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 6

Min Hourly Rate($): 80.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 92.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: ETL, LLM (Large Language Model), Microservices, MySQL, Python, REST

Experience Desired: Backend Python development, REST APIs, microservices, and ETL/data pipelines experience (5-7 yrs); Python backend engineering, distributed systems, and data processing experience (5-7 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

C2C is not available

Job Description

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• 5–7 years of experience developing backend systems and services using Python


• Strong proficiency in Python and related libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)


• Experience building REST APIs and working in microservices or service-oriented architectures


• Experience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or data engineering concepts


• Familiarity with LLMs and GenAI technologies


• Understanding of distributed systems and backend integration patterns


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Experience with distributed data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive)


• Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL or other relational databases)


• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift)


• Background in financial services, banking, or risk environments


• Experience with AI developer tools such as Copilot

Overview

This is a development position responsible for designing, building, and implementing scalable backend applications and microservices within the Technology team. The role focuses on developing robust Python-based services, APIs, and data processing systems that support enterprise applications and analytics.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources, while leveraging emerging technologies such as LLMs and GenAI to deliver efficient and innovative backend solutions to complex business problems.

Job Duties

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Python, with a focus on microservices and API-driven architecture


• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for data ingestion, processing, and integration


• Develop data processing pipelines to handle structured and unstructured data


• Collaborate with global Technology teams across multiple time zones in a hybrid environment


• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and backend engineering best practices


• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges through analysis of system flows and business processes


• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and scalability requirements


• Establish and follow standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment in backend environments


• Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support business use cases


• Implement unit testing and TDD to ensure reliability and maintainability of backend services


• Contribute to the microservices ecosystem, including service integration and inter-service communication


• Support the integration of LLMs and GenAI capabilities into backend systems and workflows


• Mentor junior developers and promote strong engineering and coding standards


• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards


• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.


• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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