Software Engineer (Python, Spark) at Kunai

Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience working with Python, Experience with event-driven architecture and large-scale distributed systems, Familiarity with distributed computing tools like EMR, Kafka, and Spark, Experience with AWS services such as DynamoDB, ECS, and Lambda..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and maintain a cutting-edge payment solution for a major financial institution

Bridge legacy Java/J2EE/Spring Boot applications with modern data pipelines

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technologies

Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable backend systems.

Job description

Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered.

We are hiring a Backend Engineer to work on a cutting-edge payment solution for one of the largest and most technologically forward-thinking financial institutions in the world. You will shape the journey of a production solution that bridges the world of legacy Java/J2EE/Spring Boot applications with data pipelines and features managed using Python.

You must have:

4+ years of experience working with Python
Experience working with event-driven architecture
Know how to work in large-scale distributed systems
Be familiar with distributed computing tools such as EMR, Kafka, and Spark
Some experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or GraphDB
Experience with AWS (DynamoDB, ECS, Lambda)

You ideally have:

Some experience working with Java or Scala
Mastery of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Knowledge of data warehouse platforms such Snowflake or Databricks.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $205,000 annually
This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for Senior Software Engineers. Actual compensation may vary depending on relevant factors including experience, skills, location, and client billing.

Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry.

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