Senior/Python Web Developer

Job Title: IT and Cybersecurity Network Backend Engineer (Remote)

Job Summary:

Join Springer Capital’s elite tech team to architect and fortify our digital infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable backend systems that power cutting‑edge investment solutions.

Job Description:

Founded in 2015, Springer Capital is a technology-forward asset management and investment firm that redefines financial strategies through innovative digital solutions. We identify high-potential opportunities and leverage advanced technology to drive value, transforming traditional investment paradigms. Our culture is built on agility, creative problem-solving, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Job Highlights:

As an IT and Cybersecurity Network Backend Engineer, you will play a central role in designing, developing, and securing our backend systems. You’ll be responsible for creating bulletproof server architectures and integrating sophisticated cybersecurity measures to ensure our digital assets remain secure, reliable, and scalable—all while working fully remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Backend Architecture & Security:
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems and RESTful APIs using technologies such as Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Implement advanced cybersecurity protocols including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and anomaly detection to safeguard our infrastructure.
• Network Infrastructure Management:
• Architect secure cloud and hybrid network solutions to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service.
• Develop robust logging, monitoring, and compliance mechanisms.
• Collaborative Innovation:
• Partner with cross-functional teams (DevOps, frontend, and product managers) to integrate security seamlessly into every layer of our technology stack.
• Participate in regular security audits, agile sprints, and technical reviews.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and cybersecurity threats, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to maintain system integrity.

What We Offer:

• Advanced Learning & Mentorship: Work side-by-side with industry experts who will empower you to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and backend engineering.
• Impactful Work: Engage in projects that directly influence the security and scalability of our revolutionary digital investment strategies.
• Dynamic, Remote Culture: Thrive in a flexible, remote-first environment that champions creativity, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Unlock long-term career advancement opportunities in a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and initiative.

Requirements:

• Degree (or current enrollment) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python, Node.js, or Java) and hands-on experience with RESTful API design.
• Solid understanding of network security principles and experience implementing cybersecurity best practices.
• Passionate about designing secure systems, solving complex technical challenges, and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About Springer Capital:

At Springer Capital, we blend financial expertise with digital innovation to shape tomorrow’s investment landscape. Our relentless drive to merge technology and asset management has positioned us as leaders in transforming traditional finance into dynamic, tech-enabled ventures.

Location: Global (Remote)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50 USD per month

Work Location: Remote

Embark on your next challenge with Springer Capital—where your technical prowess and dedication to security help safeguard the future of digital investments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Principal Engineers  are responsible for driving Technology and Engineering Best Practices in their respective teams.
• They should demonstrate a high level of ownership and accountability for their product and software systems.
• They are expected to go above and beyond their role by contributing in tools, processes and practices which bring operational efficiency and are aligned with business goals.
• They are expected to actively participate in development along with team members and create systems and modules which represent a working model of engineering best practices.
• They are expected to participate in code reviews, design reviews, architecture discussions.
• They are responsible for the Engineering metrics/health of their systems including strong alerting and monitoring mechanisms.
• They are expected to lead the adoption of best practices around coding, designing, performance of systems in a team.

Experience or Skills Required:

• B.Tech or Advanced degree in Computer Science with 6-12 years of industry experience in product based companies.
• Proficiency with Basic libraries for machine learning such as scikit-learn and pandas
• Experience in building solutions based on Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, K Nearest neighbor, SVM, Random Forest, Decision Trees.
• Strong experience with at least one of programming languages: Python, Java, Vertx, Golang
• Strong experience in building Server side reusable components based on Microservices or Distributed Architecture.
• Solid coding skills with ability to lead teams in identifying clearing tech debts for large scale code base.
• Good understanding & experience in improving performance of scalable and real time responsive applications.
• Excellent Problem Solving skills and an aptitude to approach problems from first principles and build solutions for those.
• Must have excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, leadership, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and enjoy working at a fast paced start-up environment
• Excellent Mentoring skills. Be the technical mentor to your team.
• Must be comfortable working in fuzzy environments where boundaries are not clearly defined.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a member of our fast-growing engineering team, your responsibility will be to get involved in day-to-day development operations and solve complex problems of digitization to meet the demands of business.

To be successful, you must have a self-driven mindset, go getter attitude.

The responsibilities include:

• Writing the clean quality code & Understanding functional requirements thoroughly and analyzing the requirements in the context of the product
• Envisioning the overall solution for defined functional and non-functional requirements, and being able to define technologies, patterns and frameworks
• Determining and implementing design methodologies and tool sets
• Enabling application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities
• Being able to lead/support UAT and production roll outs
• Creating, understanding and validating estimated effort for given module/task, and being able to justify it
• Addressing issues promptly, responding positively to setbacks and challenges with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Giving constructive feedback to the team members and setting clear expectations
• Helping the team in troubleshooting and resolving complex bugs
• Coming up with solutions to any issue that is raised during code/design review and being able to justify the decision taken
• Carrying out POCs to make sure that suggested design/technologies meet the requirements
• Carrying out DevOps activities which includes creating Jenkins pipeline

Key Skills

Should possess hands-on full life-cycle development experience (architect, design, code, test, release) be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, client/server-side development frameworks and third-party libraries.

• Should be strong in data structures and algorithms. Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
• Work with cutting edge technologies like Java 8, Scala, React, Akka, Docker, Puppet, and Salt
• Hands-on knowledge of Spring core, MVC, JPA. Working knowledge of Spring Boot
• Should have strong hands-on on one of the JavaScript frameworks: jQuery, AngularJS, ReactJS, and Vue.js.
• Willing to working with latest Cloud and Container technologies like AWS
• Experience with both external and embedded databases. NoSQL DB experience is good to have
• Implementing unit testing using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, etc.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with Maven (Other building tools Ant and Gradle are good to have)
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Good understanding of Agile practices

Requirements 

•  3-5 years of experience working on Python Environment

•  Knowledge on software development methodologies and being able to work on projects individually or as part of a team. Should be able to work with AGILE methodology
•  Knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and other development tools
•  Understanding of the threading limitations of Python, and multi-process architecture
•  Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
•  Strong interest in learning new skills/technologies and curiosity to explore various Technologies.

•  Should have strong analytical skills
•  Good communication
•  Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform

Must Required Skills:

• Python 2/3
•  should have worked on one or more major Python web frameworks like Django.
• Worked with APIs development, integration of third-party APIs
• Working knowledge of MySQL databases integration with Python Environment.