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

Alumni Ventures; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,800 - 207,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Bonuses and commissions

Job summary

Alumni Ventures seeks a Software Engineer (Back End) to join their innovative AI team in NYC. You will design and implement server-side software, work closely with other engineering teams, and ensure data security and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate has advanced Python skills, experience with RESTful APIs, and a collaborative spirit, coupled with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Experience building/working with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Mongo & Redis.
• Interest in LLMs.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-threading.
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively.
• Minimum 3-7 years of industry and/or technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the server-side logic for the platform.
• Create, maintain, and optimize databases.
• Develop and maintain APIs for communication.
• Implement security measures for data protection.
• Collaboration with front end engineers for integration.
• Implement best practices for optimizing platform performance.
• Identify and fix bugs in the code.
• Write and maintain documentation.
• Stay updated with trends in back end development.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

Mongo

Redis

Distributed systems

Multi-threading

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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.

Job Description

The Software Engineer (Back End) position at Blueflame AI plays a critical role in producing high‑quality software solutions to support the Blueflame AI platform. This position requires close collaboration with our Client Success and Product teams and other members of our Engineering team to develop and implement superior software components, and ensure the reliability and performance of the platform. 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.

Responsibilities

• Development: Design and implement the server‑side logic and functionality for the Blueflame AI platform, ensuring efficient data processing and management

• Database Management: Create, maintain, and optimize databases, ensuring data integrity and security

• API Development and Integration: Develop and maintain APIs to enable communication between the server and client‑side applications, as well as with third‑party services

• Security Implementation: Implement security measures to protect data and applications from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities, including encryption and authentication protocols

• Collaboration with Front End Engineers: Work closely with front end software engineers to ensure seamless integration of server‑side logic with user interfaces

• Optimize Performance: Implement best practices for optimizing platform performance

• Troubleshoot: Identify and fix bugs in the code

• Documentation: Write and maintain documentation for code, processes, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team

• Stay Updated with Trends: Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in back end development, including new frameworks, libraries, and tools

What You Bring

• Advanced knowledge of Python
• Experience building/working with RESTful APIs
• Experience with Mongo & Redis
• Interest in LLMs
• Familiarity of distributed systems and multi‑threading
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively
• Minimum 3-7 years of industry and/or technical experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or an equivalent engineering discipline

$118,800.00 - $207,200.00

The 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.

Our 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.