The Oakleaf Group is a mortgage and financial services consulting firm with expertise in risk management and financial modeling for the mortgage and banking industries. Our clients are banks and non-bank mortgage firms, government agencies, law firms, insurance companies, institutional asset managers, and hedge funds. We differentiate ourselves through our approach to the relationships with our clients. We begin with the belief that each client relationship will be permanent and ongoing, spanning across projects/engagements. We invest in communication and research to ensure that we fully understand the drivers of every client’s short and long-term success. We align our goals with those of our clients, and we continuously monitor and adjust to ensure that the relationship stays strong. (Sorry. No 3rd Party / C2C Partnerships are available for this role.) Key Responsibilities: • Develop clean, efficient, and scalable Python code for back-end applications • Design and implement functional requirements and modular software components • Architect and build high-performance, low-latency, and highly available applications • Design database schemas and integrate multiple component applications into a unified system • Write well-tested, maintainable, and readable code following best practices • Debug and optimize applications to ensure reliability and performance • Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional features • Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic • Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and share knowledge across the team • Lead software design reviews for junior developers, providing guidance on architecture and best practices • Support test automation through thoughtful software design Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role, with a proven track record in designing and implementing complex back-end systems • Strong software design skills including modular architecture and back-end database design • Proficient in Python and familiar with frameworks such as Flask, Django, or CherryPy • Experience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 is a plus • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) in fast-paced settings • Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in developer communities is a plus • Knowledge of additional back-end languages like Node.js, Java, or Ruby is beneficial • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous messaging (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) • Experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB), including schema design and query optimization • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable • This is a hybrid role requiring to go in office 3X a week. Candidates in the DMV area are preferred. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Oakleaf offers health care benefits and other benefits in accordance with applicable Federal or State law. As a condition of employment with The Oakleaf Group, any successful job applicant will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a pre-employment drug screen and/or a credit check for positions in some areas of our business. The Oakleaf Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.