Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Engineer for API/EKS Containerization/MCP
Luxoft is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with 8+ years of experience in API design, cloud services, and containerization to join our team in Bucharest, Romania.
Project Description
This initiative is a strategic transformation program within a leading financial services organization, aimed at shifting from traditional file-based data distribution (PDF, CSV, XML via SFTP/portal) to a modern API-driven and AI-enabled data platform. The program introduces a new architecture based on APIs and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) façade, enabling:
- Real-time, programmatic access to data
- AI-driven and conversational data consumption
- Elimination of fragile, file-based processes
- Improved scalability, performance, and overall client experience
Responsibilities
- Design and build data APIs (Python-based) exposing collateral and trade data
- Develop and deploy services on AWS using EKS (Kubernetes) and containerized architectures
- Implement infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Contribute to the design and implementation of the MCP façade layer, enabling controlled, AI-driven access to APIs
- Ensure APIs are secure, governed, deterministic, and auditable
- Integrate APIs with Snowflake (Concorde data platform) and AWS data services (S3, etc.)
- Collaborate with architecture, data, and platform teams to define API standards and best practices
- Support test planning, execution, and member test readiness (documentation, onboarding materials)
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture designs, and runbooks
- Participate in Agile delivery (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)
- Support deployment, monitoring, and rollout activities across environments
- Ensure alignment with LSEG governance, security, and change management processes
Requirements
Mandatory Skills
Technical
- Strong experience in Python development (API design & build)
- Hands-on experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture
- Strong experience with AWS cloud services
- Practical experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes (EKS)
- Experience using Terraform for infrastructure automation
- Solid experience with SQL and Snowflake (or similar data platforms)
- Experience working with data integration and distributed systems
- Familiarity with DevOps tools (GitLab, CI/CD pipelines)
Architecture & Systems
- Experience designing scalable, secure, and production-grade APIs
- Understanding of data access governance and API-first architecture principles
- Experience working with event/data-driven architectures
- Ability to design systems ensuring deterministic and controlled data access
Development & Delivery
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Strong focus on quality, documentation, and delivery outcomes
- Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments
Nice to Have
- Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar AI integration layers
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven data access or conversational interfaces
- Experience with financial services / capital markets / clearing systems
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., DataDog)
- Knowledge of SFTP/file-based legacy systems transformation
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture
About the Company
Luxoft is a global technology services company that specializes in software development, digital transformation, and consulting services. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Apply
If you are passionate about technology and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of financial services.