Contract Python Microservices Developer - Django

Position Overview

• Location Type: [Not Specified]
• Job Type: Contract (with strong potential for full-time)
• Salary: [Not Specified]

The Motley Fool is seeking a Senior Python Developer to develop APIs and microservices using Python-based frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building scalable and highly available APIs consumed by tens of thousands to millions of users daily. Significant experience in data caching strategies, asynchronous processes, and query and index tuning for system optimization is required.

This role involves actively coding with cutting-edge technologies and leading a team of engineers to develop and enhance microservices powering customer-facing investing data and tools, from real-time market data to cryptocurrencies. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in financial media for individuals passionate about problem-solving, software engineering, and team leadership.

Preference will be given to candidates residing in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. Relocation openness should be noted in the application.

About The Motley Fool

The Motley Fool is a purpose-driven financial information and services firm with nearly 30 years of experience dedicated to making the world smarter, happier, and richer by helping individuals demystify finance, beat the stock market, and achieve personal wealth and happiness. The company fosters a culture of trust, Foolishness, fun, and a commitment to its mission. The Motley Fool is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Team Overview

This role contributes to a dynamic engineering team that powers investment decisions for millions. The team orchestrates systems handling real-time market data to crypto analytics, innovating at the intersection of fintech and software engineering. The focus is on creating solutions for smarter investor decisions, working with cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring performance and reliability for mission-critical financial data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of The Motley Fool’s investing microservices, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Be responsible for systems and data core to investing products, website, tools, and subscribers, including:
  • US and international market data
  • Portfolio holdings and returns
  • Corporate actions
  • Company fundamentals
  • Crypto, Options, and IPOs
  • Automated aggregation of subscriber portfolios across brokerages
• Manage in-house systems for trading compliance and holdings disclosures.
• Integrate with various third-party providers and tools.
• Ensure accuracy of calculations through automated tests.
• Maintain freshness and high availability of critical data with failover capabilities.
• Collaborate with the team’s product owner and project manager to ensure shovel-ready work with clear value and acceptance criteria.