Senior Backend Engineer (Python/API) - Hybrid NYC- Blueflame AI

Datasite; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Datasite is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python/API) to join the team at Blueflame AI in New York City. This hybrid position requires at least 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Python and RESTful APIs.

The role involves collaborating with product and client success teams to develop high-quality software solutions and ensure platform performance. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Expert-level Python and extensive experience building production REST APIs.
• Strong system design and architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server-side logic for the Blueflame AI platform.
• Create, maintain, and optimize databases ensuring data integrity.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for server-client communication.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

System design

Distributed systems

MongoDB

Redis

Job description

## Senior Backend Engineer (Python/API) - Hybrid NYC- Blueflame AIApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: USA - NY - New York City - BlueFlame AI / Gratatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R35807Datasite and its associated businesses are the global center for facilitating economic value creation for companies across the globe. From data rooms to AI deal sourcingand more. Here you’ll find the finest technological pioneers: Datasite, Blueflame AI, Grata, and Sherpany. They all, collectively, define the future for business growth. Apply for one position or as many as you like. Talent doesn’t always just go in one direction or fit in a single box. We’re happy to see whatever your superpower is and find the best place for it to flourish. Get started now, we look forward to meeting you..**Job Description:****Why Work with Us**At Blueflame AI for Datasite, you will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of AI technology in the investment management and dealmaking industry. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge products and make a significant impact on our clients' success. Join us to be part of a company that values innovation, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.Blueflame AI is hiring hybrid **senior backend engineers** with **deep Python** expertise (8+ years) and extensive experience **designing production API's** and distributed systems.Our engineers play a critical role in producing high-quality software solutions to support the Blueflame AI platform. This position requires close collaboration with our Client Success (Professional Services) and Product teams and other members of our Engineering team to develop and implement software components and ensure the reliability and performance of the platform. This role also contributes to system design and architectural decisions. The ideal candidate will be organized, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.This is a **hybrid position in NYC** with 3 days in office (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).**Responsibilities*** Design and implement server-side logic and functionality for the Blueflame AI platform, ensuring efficient data processing and management* Create, maintain, and optimize databases (MongoDB, Redis), ensuring data integrity and security* Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to enable communication between server and client-side applications, as well as with third-party services* Implement security measures to protect data and applications from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities* Contribute to system design and architectural decisions — evaluate tradeoffs and communicate technical direction* Review and approve pull requests; plan and scope deliverables against timelines* Optimize platform performance and identify and fix bugs* Collaborate with Product and Client Success on requirements and delivery* Write and maintain documentation for code, processes, and best practices**Must have*** 8+ years of professional software engineering experience* Expert-level Python* Extensive experience building production REST API's* Strong system design and architecture experience* Experience with distributed systems* MongoDB and Redis* Currently based in (or willing to relocate to) the NYC metro area* Able to work onsite in NYC three days per week**Nice to Have*** Experience with LLMs or applied AI* End-to-end SDLC ownership* Experience leading a team or coordinating across multiple stakeholders#LI-BlueflameThe base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position based on a good faith assessment of the role and market data at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, each candidate’s compensation offer may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, your geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience along with the requirements of the position. This position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits. Specific details will be provided during the interview process. Datasite reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.$141,000.00 - $248,000.00Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.