Python Developer

Matlen Silver; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matlen Silver seeks a Backend Python Engineer to join our client-side team on a 12-18 month contract. The role is hybrid, with 3 days onsite in Pennington NJ, Jersey City NJ or NYC.

You will build scalable, high-performance backend systems, work with Quartz, Athena, or SecDB, and design robust APIs and data models while ensuring production readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development and backend experience.
• Experience with Quartz, Athena, or SecDB.
• Understanding APIs, databases, distributed systems and system design.
• Experience maintaining production-grade applications.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Familiar with software testing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-performance backend services.
• Design and implement APIs and data models.
• Collaborate with teams across locations.
• Ensure production readiness and testing.

Skills

Python development

API design

Distributed systems

System design

Testing practices

Debugging skills

Tools

Quartz

Athena

SecDB

Job description

MUST be local and you must have a location listed on your resume or I will reject.

******This is NOT an AI role.*****

• Pennington NJ, Jersey City NJ or NYC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite); NOT open to relo.
• $60-65/hour W2; NOT available 1099 or C2C.
• 12-18 month contract
• Quartz, Athena, or SecDB

We are looking for a Backend Python Engineer with strong experience building scalable, high-performance backend systems.

Key Requirements:

• Strong Python development and backend engineering experience
• Experience with Quartz, Athena, or SecDB
• Solid understanding of APIs, databases, distributed systems, and system design
• Experience developing and maintaining production-grade applications
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Good understanding of software development best practices and testing

Nice to Have: Experience in financial systems, data platforms, or high-performance computing.