Senior Backend Engineer

9fin delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis for debt capital markets using proprietary technology.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

9fin is revolutionizing the debt capital markets through advanced technology. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join a mission-critical team working on proprietary technology that delivers comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. The role offers an opportunity to work with Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL in building sophisticated financial data systems.

You'll lead projects, design systems, and deliver new service functionality while working in cross-functional teams. The position involves complex financial data modeling, access control systems, and integration of ML/AI prediction services. The company's backend stack is primarily Python-based, utilizing modern frameworks and AWS cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in backend development, strong system design skills, and the ability to mentor others. You'll work in a hybrid environment with flexible arrangements and contribute to a platform used by top Investment Banks, Asset Managers, and Law Firms.

Benefits are comprehensive, including competitive salary, equity options, medical insurance, and generous time off. The company offers significant professional development opportunities with a £1250 learning budget and the ability to work abroad for up to 3 months annually. 9fin promotes an inclusive workplace focused on diversity and equal opportunities, making it an ideal environment for engineers looking to make a significant impact in financial technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Lead projects by defining and designing systems
  • Build proof of concepts and deliver new service functionality
  • Development on backend services and web application tools
  • Run code reviews and mentor other developers
  • Improve codebase through automation and refactoring
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Work on complex financial data modeling and access control systems

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Python
PostgreSQL
  • Experience as a Senior IC Engineer
  • Strong system design and infrastructure knowledge
  • Experience with Python and web frameworks (FastAPI)
  • Strong experience delivering APIs and Service Oriented Architecture
  • Good working knowledge of SQL
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience in mentoring junior team members

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
401k
Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary benchmarked at 75-90th% of market
  • Equity options
  • Pension with up to 7% company match
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • 25 holiday days per year
  • Work abroad for up to 3 months a year
  • 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • £1250 learning and development budget
  • Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes

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