Senior Backend Engineer for AI/API Systems

S&P Global; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Applications group. In this role, you will design and develop APIs that leverage innovative AI capabilities. The position requires at least five years of experience, with a strong focus on RESTful APIs and effective communication skills. You will collaborate with teams across various departments, working in a flexible environment that supports both remote and in-office work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150k–$225k, along with numerous benefits including unlimited PTO and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• At least five years of direct experience developing customer-facing APIs within a team.
• Thoughtful and efficient communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Experience developing RESTful APIs using a variety of tools.
• Experience turning abstract business requirements into concrete technical plans.
• Proficiency with algorithms, data structures, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Work with stakeholders to develop system architectures and API specifications.
• Promote ongoing technical development through code reviews and mentorship.

Skills

API development

Communication skills

RESTful APIs

Software development lifecycle

Algorithm proficiency

Technical depth

Tools

Python

Flask

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Applications group. In this role, you will design and develop APIs that leverage innovative AI capabilities. The position requires at least five years of experience, with a strong focus on RESTful APIs and effective communication skills. You will collaborate with teams across various departments, working in a flexible environment that supports both remote and in-office work. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150k–$225k, along with numerous benefits including unlimited PTO and comprehensive health coverage.