Senior Python Application Developer (Backend & Data-Focused)

Axiom Path, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is seeking a Senior Python Application Developer to lead backend development and data-focused engineering for a regulated financial services client. You will design, build, and deploy scalable Python services and robust data integrations in a hybrid environment, combining on-site collaboration with focused remote work.

You will own end-to-end development from design through deployment, working with product, data, and infrastructure teams to ensure performance, reliability, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with strong recent hands-on coding.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for backend and application development.
• Strong SQL expertise with experience designing and optimizing complex queries.
• Demonstrated experience building applications end-to-end, not just maintaining existing frameworks.
• Solid understanding of system design, application architecture, and data modeling.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and architectural tradeoffs.
• Experience working in agile or fast-paced delivery environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps tooling, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Python-based backend applications and services from the ground up
• Develop and optimize SQL-driven data integrations supporting business and technical workflows
• Translate requirements into scalable system designs and clearly articulate architectural decisions
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented Python code following engineering best practices
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure reliability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, data, and infrastructure partners

Skills

Python

SQL

RESTful APIs

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Algorithms

System design

Data modeling

Agile development

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

DevOps tooling

Job description

Senior Python Application Developer (Backend & Data-Focused)

Charlotte, United States | Posted on 01/30/2026

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of a High-Performing Technology Team

This role supports a global financial services organization operating in a highly regulated, enterprise-scale environment. The technology team focuses on building and modernizing core platforms that support data-driven decision-making, internal applications, and business-critical workflows. The environment is fast-paced, delivery-orientated, and emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, clean architecture, and hands-on problem solving.

Teams work closely with business and technical stakeholders to design scalable systems that balance performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Engineers are expected to think beyond code delivery and contribute to system design decisions, architectural rationalization, and technical clarity across the organization.

What s In Store For You

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role with direct ownership of application development from design through deployment. The engagement offers exposure to enterprise-grade systems, complex data integrations, and architecture-level decision-making. The hybrid model provides on-site collaboration while still allowing flexibility for focused development work.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Design and build Python-based backend applications and services from the ground up
  
• Develop and optimize SQL-driven data integrations supporting business and technical workflows
  
• Translate requirements into scalable system designs and clearly articulate architectural decisions
  
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
  
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented Python code following engineering best practices
  
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure reliability
  
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, data, and infrastructure partners
  

Do you bring proven success in building Python applications from the ground up?

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with strong recent hands-on coding
  
• Advanced proficiency in Python for backend and application development
  
• Strong SQL expertise with experience designing and optimizing complex queries
  
• Demonstrated experience building applications end-to-end, not just maintaining existing frameworks
  
• Solid understanding of system design, application architecture, and data modeling
  
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend services
  
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
  
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and architectural tradeoffs
  
• Experience working in agile or fast-paced delivery environments
  
• Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps tooling, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus