Senior Python Engineer

About The Role This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position. FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance. FDM is seeking a Python Engineer located in New York City to support a project in the Financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 24 months but may be extended. This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week. About You Seeking Senior Python Engineer to join its GenAI (Generative AI) team in New York City. This team is focused on building next-generation, AI-powered financial applications that operate in high-performance, low-latency environments. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in-office in NYC. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy scalable Python-based applications • Build and optimize low-latency systems for financial use cases • Develop and integrate AI/GenAI-driven solutions into enterprise platforms • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, product managers, and infrastructure teams • Work with structured and unstructured financial datasets • Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of applications • Optimize database queries and data pipelines for performance and scalability • Contribute to architecture design and technical strategy About Us FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth. 🌍 Global impact – 19 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe 🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting 🤝 300+ trusted client partners Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities. Additional Considerations FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.