Company Description
GenieAI is redefining how financial services companies run their workflows through the power of agentic finance. Our platform empowers leading asset managers and hedge funds to automate complex processes, uncover hidden alpha, and manage risk. With our award-winning portfolio and risk management system, portfolio managers gain the ability to automate their work and uncover hidden risks and alpha with precision that was previously unattainable.
Our team brings deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and quantitative finance, with PhDs and MBAs from institutions such as Wharton. Headquartered in Boston with an engineering hub in Rome, GenieAI partners with globally recognized asset managers across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are proudly backed by top investors including Coinbase Ventures and Bain Capital Ventures.
Role Description
This is a full-time role for a Backend Developer. The Backend Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic of applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. The role involves creating and managing database schemas, implementing core application logic, collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic, and enhancing the product with new features based on user feedback.
Qualifications
* Strong Backend Web Development and Software Development skills
* Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
* Proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language
* Experience with Backend tech stack:
* FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Pydantic (Python)
* SQL, PostgreSQL
* Shell scripting for Linux, Terraform
* AWS, CI/CD
* Experience with API design: GraphQL, REST
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
* Experience with database management and design
* Knowledge of AI or ML applications in financial technology is a plus
* Good communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
* Ability to work 3+ days per week from our new Rome office at Social Hub (if based locally), or to spend one week per month in the Rome office if based elsewhere.
* Proficiency in English
* Strong ambition and worth ethic: results-oriented, driven, no 9-5 mentality
* Desire to work with our team for at least 1-2 years
* Ability to work under Partita IVA regime (although with same PTO, holidays, and sick time offered under CCNL)
* Embracing of our values: https://www.genieai.tech/careers
Benefits
* Highly competitive compensation commensurate with skills
* PTO, holidays, and sick time according to local laws (CCNL)
* Fast-growth career opportunity
* Fun and dynamic work environment
* Great 360 learning opportunities in software development, finance, AI
* Working for a fast-growing US-based startup funded by leading VCs