The Motley Fool is seeking a lead in developing APIs and microservices using Python and Python-based frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Flask. We need a talented individual with a proven track record of building scalable and highly available APIs consumed by tens of thousands to millions of users daily.
You will be actively coding with cutting-edge technologies, as well as leading a team of engineers to develop and enhance the microservices that power our customer-facing investing data and tools - from real-time market data to cryptocurrencies.
If you're passionate about problem solving, software engineering, and leading teams to excellence, this role puts you at the forefront of innovation at one of the most respected names in financial media.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of The Motley Fool’s investing microservices.
- Oversee systems and data vital to our investing products, websites, tools, and subscribers, including:
- U.S. and international market data
- Portfolio holdings and returns
- Corporate actions
- Company fundamentals
- Cryptocurrencies, options, and IPOs
- Automated aggregation of subscriber portfolios across brokerages
- In-house trading compliance and disclosures
- Integrate with various third-party providers and tools.
- Ensure that critical data remains fresh, accurate, and highly available with failover capabilities.
- Collaborate with the product owner and project manager to prepare the team with well-defined work, value, and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
- Review code, assess contributions, and optimize delivery flow regularly.
- Promote professional development and career growth opportunities for team members.
- Partner with multiple in-house teams and external providers to launch customer-facing solutions.
- Utilize AI tools like Claude or GitHub Copilot to support the team (e.g., developing architectural concepts and diagrams, starter code, and automated tests).
Must-Have Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in building, delivering, enhancing, and maintaining APIs consumed by multiple systems using Python-based frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
- Experience in performance optimization (e.g., async processing, caching, queuing, query optimization).
- Proficiency in system monitoring and telemetry.
- Experience working with relational databases, ORMs, and SQL.
- Skillful in developing full-stack web applications.
- Ability to translate business goals and requirements into technical solutions.
- Demonstrated success within high-performance teams where cross-functional collaboration is valued.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Qualities:
- Experience in architecting and developing financial microservices.
- Familiarity with Next.js, React, and JavaScript.
- Experience with portfolio aggregation services, such as Plaid.
- Experience with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of investing.
Who are we?
We are The Motley Fool, a purpose-driven financial information and services firm with nearly 30 years of experience focused on making the world smarter, happier, and richer. But what does that even mean?! It means we’re helping Fools (always with a capital “F”) demystify the world of finance, beat the stock market, and achieve personal wealth and happiness through our products and services.
The Motley Fool is firmly committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a motley group of overachievers that have built a culture of trust founded on Foolishness, fun, and a commitment to making the world smarter, happier and richer. However you identify or whatever winding road has led you to us, please don't hesitate to apply if the description above leaves you thinking, "Hey! I could do that!"
Please note, no sponsorship is available for this position. You must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, one of these states for employment: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.
Below you’ll see a few of our perks, but check out our Careers Site for the complete list:
- Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)
- No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)
- Generous fully-paid parental leave
- $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
- Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity
Annual Pay Range
$160,000—$200,000 USD
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