Senior Backend Developer - Remote

Overview

K2 Integrity seeks a highly motivated Backend Developer to join our Financial Crimes Risk Management practice. You will play a pivotal role in combatting financial crime by leveraging advanced server coding techniques. Your expertise in Python and PySpark will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions to detect and prevent illicit activities across various financial crime typologies. This is an opportunity to utilize your analytical acumen and passion for development to safeguard the integrity of the financial system.

In Short

• Develop and maintain robust and efficient server-side code for our platforms.
• Design, implement, and manage database systems to ensure optimal performance and data integrity.
• Build and maintain APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high performance under increased loads.
• Implement security and data protection solutions to safeguard sensitive information.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, organization, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into our systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in backend development in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of team management experience.
• Demonstrated programming skills with SAS, Spark, Python, PySpark, R, Node.js or equivalent languages.
• Demonstrated experience working with Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance technologies.
• Strong working knowledge and familiarity with Palantir Foundry applications, products, and solutions.
• Experience with database technologies and web service technologies.
• Experience with API design, development and data consumption.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home.
• Engage in meaningful work that contributes to financial crime prevention.
• Collaborate with a talented team of professionals.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.