Job Title: Fast API Solution Lead/Architect

Location: New York City, NY

Duration: 6-12 Months

• Experience: 12+ years of solutioning, design & development if cloud-native web applications using React, Vite, FastAPI, and Python
• Technical skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Python and the FastAPI web framework.
  • Proven experience designing cloud-native web applications (preferably on AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Expertise in data engineering tools such as Apache Airflow, Spark, SQL, and cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
  • Experience implementing systems compliant with SEC regulations or other financial services compliance frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and version control (Git).
  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, especially in handling PII and financial data.
• Solution Architecture:
  • Design end-to-end web application and data platform architectures tailored to meet business and regulatory requirements.
  • Make architectural decisions on API design, service orchestration, data flow, and performance optimization.
  • Ensure system designs are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Act as the primary technical liaison for business stakeholders and clients.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead and mentor a team of developers and data engineers.
  • Provide technical direction and decision-making
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, code reviews, and DevOps practices.
• Web Development & API Engineering:
  • Design and implement high-performance, secure APIs using Python and FastAPI.
  • Drive the implementation of microservices-based architectures.
  • Optimize backend systems for speed, efficiency, and scalability.
• Data Engineering:
  • Architect and implement robust ETL pipelines, data lakes, and warehouse systems.
  • Ensure secure and efficient handling of sensitive financial data.
  • Integrate third-party data sources and real-time data feeds into the application stack.
• Compliance & Security:
  • Design and implement solutions that comply with SEC regulations and data protection standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, FINRA, etc.).
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to maintain secure data governance protocols.
  • Participate in audits, reviews, and documentation processes to ensure traceability and regulatory alignment.
• Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with financial industry standards like FIX, XBRL, or EDGAR filings.
  • Knowledge of additional Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask).
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Prior experience in regulated environments such as fintech, banking, or trading platforms.