Senior Backend Engineer

Vest81

Mclean, VA, United States
On-site
Python/flask/sqlalchemy development
Sql query optimization
Database schema design
Vest81 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its portfolio management operations through the development of Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial backend engineering experience, particularly in financial data management, and will collaborate with various teams to improve backend services

Job Summary

  • You'll develop Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy applications that handle critical financial data and workflows, optimize complex SQL queries and database interactions, and contribute technical expertise to data architecture decisions.
  • You'll work on systems managing $60 billion in assets, collaborating closely with portfolio management and infrastructure teams to build robust, scalable backend services.
  • This is a high-impact individual contributor role where your technical prowess will directly influence our platform capabilities as we continue to scale.

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Vest81 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its portfolio management operations through the development of Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy applications. The ideal candidate will have substantial backend engineering experience, particularly in financial data management, and will collaborate with various teams to improve backend services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python/Flask/SQLAlchemy development
  • SQL query optimization
  • Database schema design
  • Production systems experience

Nice-to-have

  • Data engineering mindset
  • Fast-paced environment experience
  • Financial services background

Key Requirements

  • 7-10 years backend engineering experience
  • 5 years Python development
  • 1 year Flask development
  • 2 years SQLAlchemy experience
  • 3 years SQL experience

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