Full Stack Engineer (Backend/Python Focus)

A premier global financial services institution is expanding its technology hub in Charlotte and seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to design and scale applications that power risk analytics and data-driven corporate decisions.In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end features, developing resilient backend microservices in Python and intuitive frontend interfaces in React. Your work will directly modernize high-volume financial data pipelines and cloud infrastructure, translating complex enterprise workflows into secure, production-ready systems.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Stack Development: Architect and scale robust web applications utilizing Python frameworks alongside modern React and TypeScript frontend toolkits.API & Backend Engineering: Design, build, and optimize backend services and data contracts supporting complex analytical data feeds.Cloud Architecture: Deploy, monitor, and manage containerized and serverless applications natively within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.Observability & Reliability: Implement distributed tracing, logging, and application monitoring; lead incident response pipelines and perform root cause analysis (RCA) to maximize system reliability.DevOps & Automation: Construct and maintain automated CI/CD deployment workflows using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.Mentorship: Conduct code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.Required QualificationsExperience: 5+ years of professional software development experience leaning heavily into the Python ecosystem.Backend Mastery: Hands-on experience building scalable services with Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, or Flask).Frontend Capabilities: Strong experience building interactive user interfaces using modern React and JavaScript.Data & Database Skills: Solid proficiency writing SQL queries, handling relational schemas, and performing data verification tasks.Cloud Infrastructure: Practical experience with core Azure cloud services (App Services, Azure Functions, Containers, and Storage layers).DevOps Tools: Experience building continuous integration and delivery pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps frameworks.Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional engineering experience.Preferred / Nice to HaveBig Data Workflows: Exposure to Azure Databricks, PySpark, Delta Lake, or automated workflow orchestrators.Domain Knowledge: Prior experience working within Financial Services, Fintech, Asset Management, or Corporate Risk Tech.Advanced Observability: Familiarity with modern tracing and logging practices such as OpenTelemetry or Azure Monitor.AI Integration: Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools or engineering productivity agents.EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.To find out more about Huxley, please visit