Role Overview
Dragin is hiring a entry-level Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer (In Office). This is a full-time role in US. Part of Dragin's Backend hiring, posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Company Description
Dragin specializes in Revenue-Based Finance Automation and CRM solutions designed to help businesses operate with smarter, faster, and more efficient financial workflows. We build tools that streamline revenue operations, automate financial analysis, support client-facing workflows, and help teams make better decisions with structured data and AI-assisted systems.
We are a small, fast-moving team where developers are expected to take ownership, solve practical business problems, and ship reliable tools that directly impact clients.
Role Description
This is a full-time, in-office Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer role located in the Long Island area of New York.
You will work on backend systems, financial data workflows, API integrations, internal tools, and AI-assisted automation. A major part of this role is being able to leverage modern AI coding tools such as Claude, Codex, and similar agentic coding workflows to move quickly while still producing clean, maintainable, production-ready code.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of tasks, work through ambiguity, communicate clearly, and help build systems that are reliable, understandable, and useful to the business.
What You’ll Do
● Build and maintain backend systems using Python
● Develop and maintain API integrations with financial platforms, CRMs, and third-party data providers
● Ingest, clean, structure, and process banking and financial data
● Build tools that support automated financial analysis and client-facing workflows
● Use AI/LLMs to extract insights from messy financial documents, transactions, and operational data
● Leverage tools such as Claude, Codex, and AI coding agents to accelerate development while maintaining strong engineering standards
● Debug, test, and improve backend systems, data pipelines, and integrations
● Write clear, maintainable code that other developers can understand and build on
● Communicate blockers early and take ownership of assigned work through completion
● Work closely with backend, frontend, Salesforce, and client-facing teams to ship practical solutions quickly
Qualifications
● 2+ years of professional experience developing software with Python
● Strong backend development skills and understanding of clean, maintainable code
● Experience working with databases and writing SQL
● Familiarity with Linux and command-line workflows
● Experience building or working with APIs and third-party integrations
● Ability to debug complex issues across systems
● Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working through ambiguity
● Ability to use AI coding tools such as Claude, Codex, Cursor, or similar tools effectively and responsibly
● Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a small, fast-moving team
● Willingness to work in-office in the Long Island, NY area
Nice to Have
● Experience with financial data, banking data, underwriting, revenue-based finance, or fintech systems
● Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, AI agents, or document/data extraction workflows
● Experience working in AWS
● Experience with SQLAlchemy, FastAPI, Flask, Pandas, or similar Python tools
● Experience with Scala or JVM-based backend systems
● Experience working in a startup or small-company environment
● Experience writing documentation and improving internal development processes
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer (In Office) position at Dragin?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Dragin. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer (In Office) position at Dragin located?
This position is based in US. Dragin has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer (In Office) at Dragin earn?
Dragin has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer (In Office) role at Dragin posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (4 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Python Backend Developer / Applied AI Engineer (In Office) role at Dragin entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Dragin has listed.
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