We are looking for a Jr. Python Software Engineer – Backend to work closely with developers, data analysts, and underwriters to enhance automated underwriting processes by leveraging real-time data and deploying internal services that deliver proprietary credit risk assessments to existing and potential customers.

Working primarily with Python/Postgres, the role will require extensive use of internal and external APIs to obtain, store, and analyze data from a variety of sources, including bank accounts, background checks, and other publicly available information. The role will also involve enabling other divisions to access this data through in-house REST services.

This position is fully remote; however, you will be required to work from 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Writing internal services to assist with processing card applications and ongoing underwriting.

• Writing new services to collect and process data from external vendors and public APIs.

• Integrating new research from the data team into production processes.

• Researching new technologies to implement within the current codebase.

• Implementing enhancements and fixing issues in the existing codebase raised by front-end and underwriting teams.

• Writing ad-hoc scripts to bulk-process historical data.

• Performing other tasks and duties reasonably related to the position.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; a Graduate degree in a relevant field is a plus.

• 1–2 years of relevant experience.

• Good experience working with relational database systems, such as SQL Server/Postgres.

• Strong proficiency in Python.

• Good experience writing and deciphering code with AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Codex).

• Experience designing and developing APIs, preferably using Python/Flask.

• Good knowledge of standard system architectural patterns.

• Experience integrating and consuming external REST/SOAP APIs.

• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, preferably in Python.

• Good experience with Git and version control.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams.

• C1 proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AWS, particularly SQS, S3, and ECS.

• Familiarity with Docker/containerization.

• Understanding of CI/CD practices.

• Experience with Conductor OSS or other workflow orchestration frameworks.

• Experience with data processing and analysis using Pandas/Numpy.

• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems.

Compensation

• Highly competitive salary.