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
51 - 100 Employees
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 company that's transforming how financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis is delivered in the world's largest asset class. The role offers an opportunity to work with Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL in building sophisticated financial data modeling systems and APIs. You'll lead projects, mentor team members, and work in cross-functional teams with domain experts. The position offers significant technical challenges, from complex financial data modeling to incorporating ML/AI prediction services. The company provides a strong benefits package including competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible working arrangements. With clients including 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks and leading Asset Managers, you'll be working on systems that directly impact major financial decisions. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for senior engineers who want to make a significant impact in financial technology while working with modern tools and practices.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Lead projects by defining and designing systems, building proof of concepts, and delivering new service functionality
  • Development and engineering on backend services and web application hosted tools
  • Run code reviews and mentor other developers
  • Provide input for new features and products
  • Improve the codebase through automation, refactoring and documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including financial, legal and editorial colleagues

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Python
PostgreSQL
  • Experience operating as a Senior IC Engineer
  • Ability to plan and reason about software effectively
  • Hands-on experience designing data flow through software
  • Experience with Python and its web frameworks
  • Strong experience delivering APIs, Service Oriented Architecture
  • Good working knowledge of SQL statements
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary (75-90th percentile of market)
  • Equity options
  • Pension with company matching up to 7%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • 25 holiday days per year
  • Hybrid working model
  • Work abroad for up to 3 months a year
  • 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Professional learning budget of £1250
  • Quarterly team socials
  • Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes

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