Senior Backend Engineer (Java Python)
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Java Python) to join our team on a high‑impact engagement with one of our partners, a global wealth‑tech and data platform that helps investment professionals manage complex portfolios, deliver better client experiences, and operate at scale. The company supports a large international client base, serving more than 1,400 firms across 60+ markets, and continues to invest heavily in client‑facing products, integrations, and AI‑enabled workflows.
Who You Are
* Backend‑first engineer with strong production experience in Java and/or Python
* Comfortable working across multiple services, systems, and codebases
* Pragmatic and able to navigate complex or evolving architectures
* Experienced with APIs, integrations, and distributed backend systems
* Strong at building reusable platform capabilities, not just feature‑by‑feature implementations
* Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate development while applying sound engineering judgment
* Collaborative, low‑ego, and able to integrate quickly into an experienced engineering team
* Focused on delivering business value through reliable, maintainable systems
What You’ll DoBackend Platform Development
* Design, build, and extend backend services across multiple systems implemented in either Java or Python
* Deliver clean, maintainable solutions that support new product capabilities
* Improve platform reliability, scalability, and maintainability
* Contribute to system design decisions and architectural evolution
Integrations Data Flows
* Implement and maintain integrations between internal services and external platforms
* Design reliable data flows across services and systems
* Improve resilience, observability, and ownership across service boundaries
* Help evolve backend patterns that support long‑term platform growth
Cross‑Functional Delivery
* Work closely with engineering leads, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver incrementally
* Support delivery of high‑priority initiatives with clear timelines and measurable impact
* Participate in technical discussions, trade‑off decisions, estimation, and planning
* Contribute to improving development workflows and team velocity
Engineering Quality
* Write testable, maintainable, and well‑documented code
* Help maintain strong engineering standards while enabling fast delivery
* Contribute to code reviews, technical design discussions, and knowledge sharing
* Bring a product mindset to backend work, balancing user experience, performance, and reliability
Preferred Qualifications
* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
* Strong experience in Java and/or Python backend development
* Experience working with multiple backend services, APIs, or distributed systems
* Solid background in system integrations and data modeling
* Experience integrating with SaaS platforms, internal systems, or third‑party services
* Familiarity with cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices
* Experience working in product‑driven engineering teams
* Exposure to fintech, wealth tech, or other data‑intensive B2B SaaS products is a strong plus
Nice to Have
* Experience with microservices or service‑oriented architectures
* Experience with event‑driven systems or asynchronous processing
* Experience improving legacy systems or evolving platform architectures
* Familiarity with observability tooling (logging, metrics, tracing)
* Experience working in high‑growth or scaling engineering environments
Soft Skills
* Strong problem‑solving skills and sound technical judgment
* Clear communicator who works effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Comfortable with ambiguity, changing priorities, and real delivery pressure
* Ownership mindset with a bias toward action
* Team‑oriented and easy to work with in a remote environment
Why This Role Matters
* Immediate, real‑world delivery impact
* A senior partner engineering team
* Modern backend systems across multiple services
* Clear ownership and technical influence
* A product‑focused engineering culture
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
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