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Python Backend

Axelon Services Corporation

Jersey City, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$84–$89 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking Services, Best Practices, Business Case, Business Processes, Business Support, Coding Standards, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Science, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Debugging Skills, Distributed Computing, Docker, Ecosystems, Enterprise Architecture, Financial Services, Global Financial Markets, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microservices, MySQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Process Flow, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scalable System Development, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Engineering, Structured Data, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Scalability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Test, Unstructured Data, Use Cases
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
17 days ago

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Python Backend Developer

Work Mode: Hybrid

Pay rate range: $ 84.00 - $ 89.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Python, with a focus on microservices and API-driven architecture.
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for data ingestion, processing, and integration.
  • Develop data processing pipelines to handle structured and unstructured data.
  • Collaborate with global Technology teams across multiple time zones in a hybrid environment.
  • Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and backend engineering best practices.
  • Drive resolution of complex technical challenges through analysis of system flows and business processes.
  • Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and scalability requirements.
  • Establish and follow standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment in backend environments.
  • Perform data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support business use cases.
  • Implement unit testing and TDD to ensure reliability and maintainability of backend services.
  • Contribute to microservices ecosystem, including service integration and inter-service communication.
  • Support the integration of LLMs and GenAI capabilities into backend systems and workflows.
  • Mentor junior developers and promote strong engineering and coding standards.
  • Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience developing backend systems and services using Python.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and related libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas).
  • Experience building REST APIs and working in microservices or service-oriented architectures.
  • Experience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or data engineering concepts.
  • Familiarity with LLMs and GenAI technologies.
  • Understanding of distributed systems and backend integration patterns.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with distributed data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive).
  • Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL or other relational databases).
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift).
  • Background in financial services, banking, or risk environments.
  • Experience with AI developer tools such as Copilot.

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