Senior Python Backend Developer

Senior Python Backend Developer 

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid) 
Experience: 5–7 Years 
Pay Range: $85/hr - 90/hr 
 

Job Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Backend Developer to design, develop, and implement scalable backend applications, microservices, and RESTful APIs within an enterprise technology environment. 

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Python development experience, expertise in microservices architecture, and a solid understanding of API development, data processing, and backend engineering best practices. Experience with AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies will be a strong advantage. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python. 

• Build and enhance microservices and RESTful APIs for enterprise applications. 

• Develop data ingestion, extraction, transformation, and processing pipelines. 

• Work with structured and unstructured data to support business and analytical requirements. 

• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing practices. 

• Participate in CI/CD processes and follow established software development workflows. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional and global technology teams. 

• Troubleshoot complex backend issues and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability. 

• Explore and integrate LLM and Generative AI capabilities into backend applications. 

• Follow established coding standards, documentation practices, and governance requirements. 

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to overall engineering best practices. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• 5–7 years of hands-on Python backend development experience. 

• Strong proficiency in Python and backend application development. 

• Extensive experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs. 

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. 

• Experience with data processing, extraction, and pipeline development. 

• Hands-on experience with unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD). 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and JIRA-based development workflows. 

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skill. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience using AI developer tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms. 

• Familiarity with LLMs and Generative AI integration. 

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk. 

• Knowledge of data engineering tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive. 

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. 

• Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL. 

• Previous experience in financial services, banking, risk, or data-intensive environments. 

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.