Senior Software Engineer (Back-end)

Our client is a well-known investment management firm in the Dallas area and they're seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be building features, designing and implementing APIs, and improving the overall application architecture and health as we continue our rapid growth. You will lead technical discussions and help drive decisions within your team. You will write understandable, idiomatic, testable code with an eye towards maintainability. You will exhibit superb communication skills, leading through ego-free influence. Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, preferably with exposure to Financial Services, Real Assets (Oil & Gas, Real Estate, etc.) or Fintech. You will bring your expertise in their tech stack Ruby on Rails, Python, Kafka, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Azure—is a must-have. Key Responsibilities: Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs. Work collaboratively with senior engineers, front-end developers, and UX/UI designers to enhance user experiences. Assist in defining software requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Contribute to code reviews and adhere to best practices, improving your idiomatic language proficiency and understanding of strong fundamentals. Assist in managing data using both SQL and NoSQL databases in cloud environments like Azure. Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with industry trends and technologies. Required qualifications : A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but significant relevant experience will also be considered. 12 years in Backend developments. Skills: Languages: Proficiency Python, or Ruby. Frameworks/Libraries: Pandas, NumPy Polars. Web Development: Extensive experience in building and maintaining web applications. Cloud & Docker: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and familiarity with Docker is nice to have. Cloud Native: Expertise in developing cloud-native applications. DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. Databases: Proficiency in working with Relational (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and No-SQL (Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch) databases. Message Queues: Experience with message queues like Kafka. Qualities: Technical Aptitude: Foundational understanding of software architecture, data structures, and modern programming languages Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze problems and collaborate with the team to find effective solutions. Attention to Detail: Careful and considered approach to coding, testing, and debugging. Eager to Learn: Willingness to quickly learn new technologies and apply them in a fast-paced work environment. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative setting, including with remote team members. Ethical and Accountable: Takes responsibility for actions and maintains high ethical standards.