Senior Python Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jan 30, 2026. Cardo AI scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Cardo AI
At Cardo AI, we've been on a mission since 2018 to make Private Credit and Asset-Based Finance (ABF) markets more accessible and efficient. Today, with over $40 billion in assets under technology, our platform empowers banks, trustees, and investors to accelerate growth through smarter strategies, faster transactions, and optimized investment portfolios.
Driven by a bold vision to help grow the ABF market beyond $40 trillion, we're building a future defined by speed, confidence, and innovation. By combining automated workflows, comprehensive data, and AI-driven insights, we transform complexity into opportunity, enabling our clients to unlock growth and stay ahead.
Learn more about our products, services, and mission at www.cardoai.com.
The Role
As a Senior Python Engineer at Cardo AI, you will play a key role in shaping our technology platform. Your expertise in Python will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high-performance systems, driving innovations that impact the way banks and investors interact with the private credit market. You will be part of a dynamic team, working collaboratively to deliver solutions that scale, perform, and push the envelope on what is possible in the fintech space.
What You Will Do
Design and develop robust, scalable Python systems that power our core financial products and services.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to define, architect, and deliver new features and functionality.
Ensure the highest quality of code by following best practices, writing tests, conducting code reviews, and driving improvements in the development lifecycle.
Lead architectural decisions, helping guide the direction of our platform's infrastructure and services.
Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and sharing best practices to support their professional growth.
Tackle complex problems and find creative solutions to ensure the reliability and scalability of our platform.
Improve system performance and contribute to optimizing the efficiency of our platform for both speed and cost-effectiveness.
What You Bring
Proven experience in Python development with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Hands-on experience with web frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask, and a solid understanding of RESTful API design and best practices.
Strong understanding of SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL (Redis) databases, with a focus on performant queries and database optimization.
Experience building scalable, performant systems, including cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and containerization (Docker).
Deep familiarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality, reliable software.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex challenges into manageable tasks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Mentoring experience, helping junior developers grow their skills and improve their craft.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
Stock option plan.
Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
Regular team events and annual retreats.
Referral bonus program.
Daily perks: snacks, lunch options, good coffee.
Opportunities for career growth within a fast-scaling fintech innovator.
A collaborative, innovative, and entrepreneurial culture that values creativity, initiative, and impact.
Join Cardo AI and let boldness and creativity reign. Together, we'll shape the future of fintech!