Senior Fintech Backend Engineer | Python/Django Leader

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an experienced senior software leader to design and implement fintech solutions. You will mentor teams, guide architecture, and ensure compliance with security standards and financial regulations.

You will optimize performance, drive QA processes, and tackle complex challenges under deadlines, while staying ahead of fintech trends and aligning tech with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience preferred.
• Proficient in Python/Django.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL).
• Experience with non-relational databases (MongoDB, DocumentDB, CosmosDB).
• Experience with web APIs of moderate complexity.
• Familiar with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex software solutions for fintech needs.
• Lead and mentor development teams, guiding project direction and architecture.
• Ensure software complies with security standards and financial regulations.
• Optimize application performance for scalability and user experience.
• Uphold quality through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Resolve intricate technical challenges under tight deadlines.
• Stay current with fintech technologies and industry trends.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to align tech with business goals.
• Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and system improvements.
• Contribute to strategic planning with technology insights.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Troubleshooting

Software Design

Software Implementation

Performance Optimization

Quality Assurance

Code Review

Web API Development

Technical Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Fintech Technologies

Financial Regulations

Application Scalability

Business Objectives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

MongoDB

DocumentDB

CosmosDB

Job description

Jobtailor in New York, NY seeks an experienced senior software leader to design and implement fintech solutions. You will mentor teams, guide architecture, and ensure compliance with security standards and financial regulations.

You will optimize performance, drive QA processes, and tackle complex challenges under deadlines, while staying ahead of fintech trends and aligning tech with business objectives.