Senior Python Backend Developer (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Python Backend Developer in United States.

We are seeking a Senior Python Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices that power mission-critical financial and investment systems. In this role, you will actively code and lead a team of engineers in creating solutions for real-time market data, cryptocurrency analytics, and other investing tools. You will collaborate across teams to ensure reliability, performance, and security while optimizing systems through caching, asynchronous processing, and query tuning. This position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies, drive technical innovation, and mentor junior developers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities:

·         Develop and maintain backend microservices and APIs supporting financial and investment platforms.

·         Lead design and implementation of scalable, high-availability systems for thousands to millions of users.

·         Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and development best practices.

·         Collaborate with product owners, project managers, and cross-functional teams to define work scope and deliverables.

·         Integrate with third-party services and tools while ensuring data accuracy, freshness, and failover capabilities.

·         Participate in code reviews, system monitoring, and on-call rotations.

·         Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency, testing, and architectural design.

·         5+ years of experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask.

·         Strong knowledge of scalable system design, asynchronous processing, and data caching strategies.

·         Experience with relational databases, ORMs, SQL, and query optimization.

·         Proficiency with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.

·         Familiarity with system monitoring, telemetry, and performance tuning.

·         Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

·         Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver on-time results.

·         U.S. work authorization required.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience developing financial microservices, portfolio aggregation, or fintech systems.

·         Knowledge of Redis, Postgres, or AWS services (SQS, RDS, DynamoDB).

·         Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Next.js or React.

·         Understanding of investing concepts and financial data systems.

·         Competitive hourly pay range: $90–$100 USD.

·         Flexible work environment with remote options across the United States.

·         Professional development resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

·         Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

·         Paid time off, holidays, and other wellness programs.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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