Python Developer - PEAK Technical Services Inc.

P-DPD-001

Hiring Python/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.

NOTE: This position is remote. Can be located anywhere in the U.S. However, must be willing to work EST normal hours. (Minimal to no travel). 

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• 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.
• Ability to work during Eastern Standard Time regular business hours.
• Demonstrated programming skills with SAS, Spark, Python, PySpark, R or equivalent languages.
• Demonstrated experience working with Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance technologies. For example: Transaction Monitoring Systems, KYC/CDD, Sanctions and Wire screening Applications, Network Analysis, Entity Resolution & Identification and Segmentation utilities or Case Management solutions.
• Strong working knowledge and familiarity with Palantir Foundry applications, products, and solutions.
• 5 years of experience in backend development in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in backend programming languages like Python, Node.js, etc.
• Experience with database technologies and web service technologies.
• Experience with API design, development and consumption.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Server-side development experience.
• Open-source or community contributions.
• Knowledge of JIRA, Azure DevOps and other product management tools.
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Knowledge of security best practices for web and mobile applications.