Senior Backend Python Developer - Hybrid Contract

Motion Recruitment; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Backend Python Developer for a contract role with a leading global bank in Jersey City, NJ. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite per week and a strong possibility of extension or conversion.

You will design scalable backend systems in Python, build REST APIs and microservices, and collaborate across time zones. The role requires 5-7 years of backend experience, knowledge of LLMs, and a mindset of quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience developing backend systems using Python.
• Strong proficiency in Python and libraries (NumPy, Pandas).
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
• Experience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or data engineering.
• Familiarity with LLMs and GenAI technologies.
• Understanding of distributed systems and backend integration patterns.
• Ability to work independently and in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Python, with a focus on microservices and API-driven architecture.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for data ingestion, processing, and integration.
• Develop data processing pipelines to handle structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with global Technology teams across multiple time zones in a hybrid environment.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and backend engineering best practices.
• Drive resolution of complex technical challenges through analysis of system flows and business processes.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and scalability requirements.
• Establish and follow standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment in backend environments.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support business use cases.
• Implement unit testing and TDD to ensure reliability and maintainability of backend services.
• Contribute to microservices ecosystem, including service integration and inter-service communication.
• Support the integration of LLMs and GenAI capabilities into backend systems and workflows.
• Mentor junior developers and promote strong engineering and coding standards.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Microservices

ETL pipelines

GenAI/LLMs

Distributed systems

OOP

Independent & global teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/MySQL

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Backend Python Developer for a contract role with a leading global bank in Jersey City, NJ. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite per week and a strong possibility of extension or conversion.

You will design scalable backend systems in Python, build REST APIs and microservices, and collaborate across time zones. The role requires 5-7 years of backend experience, knowledge of LLMs, and a mindset of quality and reliability.