Backend Engineer

9fin delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis for debt capital markets using proprietary technology.
$100,000 - $160,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
51 - 100 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Backend Engineer

9fin is revolutionizing the debt capital markets through advanced technology. As a Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and leading technical projects that transform how financial data is processed and analyzed. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Python, Flask, FastAPI, and AWS serverless architecture.

You'll be joining a company that serves 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, and Law Firms. The role involves technical leadership, system design, and mentoring junior developers while working on diverse projects ranging from complex financial data modeling to ML/AI prediction services.

The position requires strong expertise in Python, API development, and database management, combined with excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. You'll benefit from a modern development environment with automated preview environments and feature flags, enabling rapid iteration and feedback.

9fin offers an attractive compensation package including equity options, comprehensive healthcare, and flexible working arrangements. The company promotes a culture of continuous learning with a generous professional development budget and regular team events. They're committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can reach their full potential.

Working at 9fin means being at the forefront of financial technology innovation, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the world's largest asset class while enjoying substantial professional growth and competitive benefits.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Backend Engineer

  • Technical leadership on projects, defining and designing systems
  • Write code and lead others in delivering new service functionality
  • Development of backend services and web application hosted tools
  • Running code reviews and mentoring junior developers
  • Improve codebase through automation, refactoring and documentation
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams

Requirements For Backend Engineer

Python
PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Python and its web frameworks (Flask and FastAPI)
  • Strong experience delivering APIs, Service Oriented Architecture
  • Good working knowledge of SQL statements for retrieving data
  • Ability to plan and reason about software architecture
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience with code quality and code review

Benefits For Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Competitive Salary
  • Equity options
  • Pension with up to 7% company match
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
  • 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
  • Quarterly team socials
  • Summer and Winter company events

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