Backend Developer

K2 Integrity - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

About the position

K2 Integrity is seeking a highly motivated remote Backend Developer to join our Financial Crimes Risk Management practice. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in combatting financial crime by leveraging advanced server coding techniques. Your expertise in Python and PySpark will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions aimed at detecting and preventing illicit activities across various financial crime typologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your analytical acumen and passion for development to safeguard the integrity of the financial system. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust and efficient server-side code for our platforms. You will design, implement, and manage database systems to ensure optimal performance and data integrity. Additionally, you will build and maintain APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations. Your role will also involve optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high performance under increased loads, and implementing security and data protection solutions to safeguard sensitive information. You will be expected to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner while ensuring high standards of code quality, organization, and documentation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential as you translate requirements into technical solutions. Staying updated with industry trends and incorporating best practices into our systems will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

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.
• 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.
• 3+ years of experience in backend development in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated programming skills with SAS, Spark, Python, PySpark, R or equivalent languages.
• Demonstrated experience working with Anti-Financial Crime and Compliance technologies.
• Strong working knowledge and familiarity with Palantir Foundry applications, products, and solutions.
• 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.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.