Backend Software Developer Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build backend systems for a platform that helps financial analysts monitor U.S. market integrity. You will lead a greenfield architecture, deliver scalable microservices, and set high coding standards across teams.

You’ll work with distributed data technologies and AWS to enable fast, reliable access to billions of daily market events, and you will apply AI tools to improve development efficiency and solution quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions within an Agile development environment, utilizing distributed microservices architecture, big‑data technologies (HIVE, Presto, Spark, Hadoop), and full‑stack systems.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand application requirements and testing scenarios, delivering scalable technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Build and maintain high‑performance API platforms on AWS infrastructure, enabling interactive‑speed access to big data while adhering to AWS Well‑Architected Framework principles.
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency, code quality, and solution innovation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Drive technical innovation by staying current with emerging technology trends, including AI/ML advancements, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and actively contributing to internal and external technology communities.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, take ownership of deliverables, maintain customer‑centric focus, and exercise sound technical judgment in decision‑making.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

You’ll build backend systems for a platform that helps financial analysts monitor U.S. market integrity. The role involves creating user-friendly tools powered by one of the largest financial regulatory datasets in the cloud, processing billions of daily market events. This is a greenfield architecture opportunity with strong work-life balance. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll lead through excellent code, solve complex problems, set high standards, and drive innovation. The role requires technical excellence with effective communication, stakeholder influence, and genuine passion for the mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions within an Agile development environment, utilizing distributed microservices architecture, big‑data technologies (HIVE, Presto, Spark, Hadoop), and full‑stack systems.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand application requirements and testing scenarios, delivering scalable technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Build and maintain high‑performance API platforms on AWS infrastructure, enabling interactive‑speed access to big data while adhering to AWS Well‑Architected Framework principles.
• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency, code quality, and solution innovation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Drive technical innovation by staying current with emerging technology trends, including AI/ML advancements, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and actively contributing to internal and external technology communities.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, take ownership of deliverables, maintain customer‑centric focus, and exercise sound technical judgment in decision‑making.