Job Title: Solution Lead / Architect (Python, React, FastAPI)
Location: WTC, NYC (100% Onsite)
Long Term Contract – W2 / C2C
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.
If anyone is interested to apply, please share your resume to Vivekk@acestackllc.com