Senior Backend Engineer, Python

Tetrix

Senior Backend Engineer building scalable Python services for financial markets startup. Contributing to product direction and mentoring team members while ensuring robust infrastructure.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build core backend infrastructure and services in Python
Own scalable APIs and robust data ingestion pipelines
Brainstorm and contribute to product direction
Work directly with clients on features and feedback
Champion best practices and mentor team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years building scalable services, data pipelines, or production systems
Strong experience with asynchronous Python
Experience with APIs and data-heavy workloads
Collaborative and customer-oriented mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited vacation
Healthcare Insurance
401k Matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAPIsdata ingestion pipelinesasynchronous programmingscalable servicesdata-heavy workloadsproduction systems

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetcustomer-oriented mindsetmentoringbest practices