Backend Software Engineer II - Scalable API Builder

S&P Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

401(k) plan with 6% employer matching

Generous company matching on donations

Up to $20,000 tuition assistance

Plentiful snacks and catered lunches

Dog-friendly office

Bike sharing program memberships

Compassion and elder care leave

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Backend Software Engineer II in New York City. This role involves developing secure, reliable APIs and collaborating with teams from Machine Learning and Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of SaaS application development experience and strong communication skills. The anticipated base salary range is $130k-$175k with additional bonuses and equity plans. The office promotes an inclusive culture and offers benefits like unlimited PTO and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of direct experience developing SaaS applications within a team.
• Experience turning abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans.
• Thoughtful and efficient communication skills (both verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop system architectures and API specifications.
• Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Experience developing SaaS applications

Efficient communication skills

Proficiency in algorithms and data structures

Understanding of software architecture

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Python

PostgreSQL

OpenSearch

Git

Jenkins

AWS EKS

Celery

RabbitMQ

Prometheus

Grafana

Sentry

Job description

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Backend Software Engineer II in New York City. This role involves developing secure, reliable APIs and collaborating with teams from Machine Learning and Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of SaaS application development experience and strong communication skills. The anticipated base salary range is $130k-$175k with additional bonuses and equity plans. The office promotes an inclusive culture and offers benefits like unlimited PTO and tuition assistance.