Solution Lead Onsite to WTC. NYC • Experience: 12+ years of solutioning, design & development if cloud-native web applications using React, Vite, FastAPI, and Python • Technical skills: • Strong proficiency in Python and the FastAPI web framework. • Proven experience designing cloud-native web applications (preferably on AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Expertise in data engineering tools such as Apache Airflow, Spark, SQL, and cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery). • Experience implementing systems compliant with SEC regulations or other financial services compliance frameworks. • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and version control (Git). • Strong knowledge of security best practices, especially in handling PII and financial data. • Solution Architecture: • Design end-to-end web application and data platform architectures tailored to meet business and regulatory requirements. • Make architectural decisions on API design, service orchestration, data flow, and performance optimization. • Ensure system designs are scalable, secure, and maintainable. • Technical Leadership: • Act as the primary technical liaison for business stakeholders and clients. • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. • Lead and mentor a team of developers and data engineers. • Provide technical direction and decision-making • Ensure adherence to coding standards, code reviews, and DevOps practices. • Web Development & API Engineering: • Design and implement high-performance, secure APIs using Python and FastAPI. • Drive the implementation of microservices-based architectures. • Optimize backend systems for speed, efficiency, and scalability. • Data Engineering: • Architect and implement robust ETL pipelines, data lakes, and warehouse systems. • Ensure secure and efficient handling of sensitive financial data. • Integrate third-party data sources and real-time data feeds into the application stack. • Compliance & Security: • Design and implement solutions that comply with SEC regulations and data protection standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, FINRA, etc.). • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to maintain secure data governance protocols. • Participate in audits, reviews, and documentation processes to ensure traceability and regulatory alignment. • Preferred Skills • Familiarity with financial industry standards like FIX, XBRL, or EDGAR filings. • Knowledge of additional Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask). • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). • Prior experience in regulated environments such as fintech, banking, or trading platforms.