Senior Backend Java/Python Engineer

At Codelitt, we partner with ambitious companies to build digital products that solve real business problems. Our teams care deeply about product quality, strong engineering, and working closely with stakeholders to ship meaningful outcomes.About The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Java & Python) to join our team on a high-impact engagement with one of our partners, a global wealth-tech and data platform that helps investment professionals manage complex portfolios, deliver better client experiences, and operate at scale.The company supports a large international client base, serving more than 1,400 firms across 60+ markets, and continues to invest heavily in client-facing products, integrations, and AI-enabled workflows.This role will embed with a senior engineering team responsible for expanding core advisor and client experiences across web and mobile platforms. Rather than working in a single monolithic codebase, you will contribute across multiple backend services and platforms, building and evolving systems implemented in Java and Python.You’ll help design and deliver backend capabilities, integrations, and platform improvements that support real product outcomes — not just isolated features. This is a hands-on engineering role with meaningful ownership, visible impact, and strong collaboration across teams.Who You AreBackend-first engineer with strong production experience in Java and/or PythonComfortable working across multiple services, systems, and codebasesPragmatic and able to navigate complex or evolving architecturesExperienced with APIs, integrations, and distributed backend systemsStrong at building reusable platform capabilities, not just feature-by-feature implementationsComfortable using AI tools to accelerate development while applying sound engineering judgmentCollaborative, low-ego, and able to integrate quickly into an experienced engineering teamFocused on delivering business value through reliable, maintainable systemsWhat You’ll DoBackend Platform DevelopmentDesign, build, and extend backend services across multiple systems implemented in either Java or PythonDeliver clean, maintainable solutions that support new product capabilitiesImprove platform reliability, scalability, and maintainabilityContribute to system design decisions and architectural evolutionIntegrations & Data FlowsImplement and maintain integrations between internal services and external platformsDesign reliable data flows across services and systemsImprove resilience, observability, and ownership across service boundariesHelp evolve backend patterns that support long-term platform growthCross-Functional DeliveryWork closely with engineering leads, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver incrementallySupport delivery of high-priority initiatives with clear timelines and measurable impactParticipate in technical discussions, tradeoff decisions, estimation, and planningContribute to improving development workflows and team velocityEngineering QualityWrite testable, maintainable, and well-documented codeHelp maintain strong engineering standards while enabling fast deliveryContribute to code reviews, technical design discussions, and knowledge sharingBring a product mindset to backend work, balancing user experience, performance, and reliabilityPreferred Qualifications5+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong experience in Java and/or Python backend developmentExperience working with multiple backend services, APIs, or distributed systemsSolid background in system integrations and data modelingExperience integrating with SaaS platforms, internal systems, or third-party servicesFamiliarity with cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practicesExperience working in product-driven engineering teamsExposure to fintech, wealth tech, or other data-intensive B2B SaaS products is a strong plusNice to HaveExperience with microservices or service-oriented architecturesExperience with event-driven systems or asynchronous processingExperience improving legacy systems or evolving platform architecturesFamiliarity with observability tooling (logging, metrics, tracing)Experience working in high-growth or scaling engineering environmentsSoft SkillsStrong problem-solving skills and sound technical judgmentClear communicator who works effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersComfortable with ambiguity, changing priorities, and real delivery pressureOwnership mindset with a bias toward actionTeam-oriented and easy to work with in a remote environmentWhy This Role MattersThis is an opportunity to join a meaningful engagement with:Immediate, real-world delivery impactA senior partner engineering teamModern backend systems across multiple servicesClear ownership and technical influenceA product-focused engineering cultureIf this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.Powered by JazzHR