TEK NINJAS
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.
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.