Senior Backend Engineer

Technology company revolutionizing debt capital markets by delivering fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

9fin is transforming the debt capital markets through innovative technology. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the platform that delivers comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. The position offers an opportunity to work with Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL in a modern cloud environment using AWS services. You'll lead system design, mentor team members, and collaborate across functions with financial and legal experts. The company serves major investment banks, asset managers, and law firms, making this role highly impactful. Benefits include competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive healthcare, flexible work arrangements, and strong professional development support. The hybrid working model allows for work-life balance, including the option to work abroad for up to 3 months annually. 9fin emphasizes diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where innovation and growth are encouraged through collaborative teamwork and continuous learning.

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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
TypeScript
  • 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 (FastAPI with strong typing & Pydantic)
  • 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
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Commuter Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Equity options
  • Pension with company matching up to 7%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
  • 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 and development budget of £1250
  • Quarterly team socials
  • Summer and Winter company social events

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