Senior Software Engineer - FinTech Data Platforms

Syntax Data; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Data, a financial data and technology company, seeks a Mid-Level or Senior Software Engineer to develop and optimize web apps, data pipelines and APIs. You will contribute to relational databases, backend services, and dynamic front-end layouts, while mentoring peers in an agile environment.

The role focuses on building scalable financial software, collaborating across teams, and delivering robust data solutions. Competitive USD salary and hybrid/work-flexible options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is required.
• Proficiency with relational DBs, especially PostgreSQL.
• Strong emphasis on code quality and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, enhance and maintain large financial databases for web apps.
• Develop and maintain database systems for complex queries.
• Write well-designed APIs and backend services.
• Create flexible client-facing JSON APIs for streaming data.
• Implement dynamic front-end layouts per design specs.
• Triaging and resolving on-call issues with the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems.

Skills

Code quality

Problem solving

Independent worker

Collaborative

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Python

Ruby on Rails

Terraform

AWS

Cloud platforms (DigitalOcean)

AWS CDK

Polars

Pandas

Job description

Syntax Data, a financial data and technology company, seeks a Mid-Level or Senior Software Engineer to develop and optimize web apps, data pipelines and APIs. You will contribute to relational databases, backend services, and dynamic front-end layouts, while mentoring peers in an agile environment.

The role focuses on building scalable financial software, collaborating across teams, and delivering robust data solutions. Competitive USD salary and hybrid/work-flexible options available.