Platform Engineer (Python/Backend)
- Posted 02 July 2026
- Salary $64 - $67 per hour
- LocationJersey City
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Technology
Job description
Platform Engineer (Python / Backend) - C2C project
C2C (Corp to Corp) project - this is not a W2 role
$64 - $67 per hour
Hybrid role
6 months initial project
Our consulting client is hiring a Platform Engineer to design and build the core backend services powering their banking clients Security platform — the central system of record for security findings, controls, remediation workflows, and reporting.
Platform Engineer (Python / Backend) - What you'll do:
Build scalable Python APIs and microservices supporting security finding management, control validation, alert processing, and workflow orchestration
Develop telemetry ingestion and event-processing pipelines using Kafka and event-driven architecture
Build RESTful APIs and integrations across platforms including Keycloak, ServiceNow, OpenShift, Vault, and DataHub
Implement AI-enabled capabilities for triage support, root-cause analysis, and risk prioritisation
Support CI/CD, containerisation (OpenShift/Kubernetes), and production deployment
Platform Engineer (Python / Backend) - What you'll bring:
5+ years of Python backend development experience
Strong skills in FastAPI, Flask, or Django, with REST API and microservices architecture experience
Experience with Kafka/event streaming, SQL and NoSQL databases, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of secure coding, authentication/authorization, and IAM concepts
Experience in cloud-native, containerized environments (OpenShift/Kubernetes preferred)
Nice to have:
Experience with SIEM, SOAR, CNAPP, CSPM, or similar Security Hub platforms
Background in financial services or other highly regulated environments
Experience supporting AI/ML-enabled applications
Apply now!
